Funding search · John S and James L Knight Foundation · grants

John S and James L Knight Foundation: all 1,751 grants

Largest first · $490.0M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview

$341,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2022
To advance the study of the rules and norms that govern the new digital public sphere of social media through support of the yale information society project at yale law school.
$340,000
Reconnect Rondo · Saint Paul, MN · 2024
To support the next phase of work to reconnect st. Pauls rondo neighborhood and support economic vitality.
$338,099
University of Massachusetts at Amherst · Amherst, MA · 2023
To support the expansion of the media cloud platform to index and analyze a broader range of user-generated content to improve understanding of how hate speech arises and spreads.
$338,099
University of Massachusetts at Amherst · Amherst, MA · 2023
To support the expansion of the media cloud platform to index and analyze a broader range of user-generated content to improve understanding of how hate speech arises and spreads.
$335,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2024
To advance the study of the rules and norms that govern the new digital public sphere of social media through support of the yale information society project at yale law school.
$335,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To improve the financial health of local news outlets that serve black, latin and asian communities in the u.s. And to increase their overall sustainability.
$334,000
Aire Ventures · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to caree… read allTo support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to careers in tech. less
$333,334
Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative · Macon, GA · 2023
To support ocmulgee national park & preserve initiative to develop a regional strategic and economic plan for the anticipated national park and preserve, and to increase staff with urban planning and community engagemen… read allTo support ocmulgee national park & preserve initiative to develop a regional strategic and economic plan for the anticipated national park and preserve, and to increase staff with urban planning and community engagement experience. less
$333,334
Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative · Macon, GA · 2023
To support ocmulgee national park & preserve initiative to develop a regional strategic and economic plan for the anticipated national park and preserve, and to increase staff with urban planning and community engagemen… read allTo support ocmulgee national park & preserve initiative to develop a regional strategic and economic plan for the anticipated national park and preserve, and to increase staff with urban planning and community engagement experience. less
$333,334
Downtown Akron Partnership · Akron, OH · 2022
To support and build capacity within downtown akron partnership to enable new efforts to develop engaging public spaces in downtown akron with biederman redevelopment ventures.
$333,256
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · 2022
To support the continuance and expansion of a comprehensive multi-year study of wisconsin's state and regional communications systems at the university of wisconsin.
$333,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
To provide reduced tuition for up to 30 local news leaders -- knight fellows -- to participate in the media transformation challenge, a respected leadership program that drives participants toward measurable strategic s… read allTo provide reduced tuition for up to 30 local news leaders -- knight fellows -- to participate in the media transformation challenge, a respected leadership program that drives participants toward measurable strategic sustainability outcomes. less
$333,000
Are Ventures · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to caree… read allTo support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to careers in tech. less
$333,000
Are Ventures · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to caree… read allTo support the growth of tech equity miami, a collaborative of private and public partners advancing digital equity by building toward universal internet connectivity, expanded stem education and greater access to careers in tech. less
$333,000
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide renewed support for the american enterprise institutes survey center on american life and for nonpartisan research on technology and culture.
$333,000
Gablestage · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To support digital experimentation and capacity building through staffing, digital equipment and tools that enable gablestage to share their brand, voice and talents beyond the immediate radius of the biltmore.
$330,735
The New School · New York, NY · 2024
To build and strengthen local news networks in partnership with two community colleges.
$325,360
Iseechange · New Orleans, LA · 2023
To support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government t… read allTo support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government to enhance their climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. less
$325,360
Iseechange · New Orleans, LA · 2023
To support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government t… read allTo support expansion efforts connecting residents in miami with the iseechange platform on which they can collect imagery and local flooding, heat and pollution data that can be used by nonprofits and local government to enhance their climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. less
$324,978
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To establish the center for information, technology, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill (unc).
$324,978
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
To establish the center for information, technology, and public life at the university of north carolina at chapel hill (unc).
$321,544
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2023
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$321,544
Transformca · Oakland, CA · 2023
To use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to … read allTo use commercial parking management and information technologies to provide information and tools about parking management strategies in san jose in a publicly accessible, transparent manner so that people can work to shape nonpartisan policy and planning to build a more vibrant city. less
$312,500
Friends of the Bass Museum · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To commission works of art that explore the limits of digital technology and implement a strategy for holistic immersion of technology in audience access and engagement.
$312,500
O Miami · Miami Shores, FL · 2022
To create a new home for poetry in the americas by supporting the growth and sustainability of the o, miami poetry festival.
$312,276
University of Massachusetts at Amherst · Amherst, MA · 2022
To support the expansion of the media cloud platform to index and analyze a broader range of user-generated content to improve understanding of how hate speech arises and spreads.
$312,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the winners of knight new work 2022, an open call for new works across artistic genres that use technology in their practice to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experienced.
$312,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the winners of knight new work 2022, an open call for new works across artistic genres that use technology in their practice to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experienced.
$305,000
The Everglades Foundation · Palmetto Bay, FL · 2023
To support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, includ… read allTo support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, including everglades restoration. less
$305,000
The Everglades Foundation · Palmetto Bay, FL · 2023
To support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, includ… read allTo support the everglades foundations hiring of a digital product executive, and the creation of digital communications products that inform and engage miamians in the development of climate resilience solutions, including everglades restoration. less
$302,169
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2024
To build americas most comprehensive database of local news outlets, one that can be a diagnostic tool for the current health of the industry and pinpoint areas at risk of becoming news deserts.
$300,000
Code Fever Miami · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the launch of the center for black innovation, a comprehensive resource hub for black tech entrepreneurs and innovators.
$300,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund detroit, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$300,000
University Radio Foundation · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To increase latino and black audiences, a large and fast-growing market demographic, for charlotte's public media outlet to help with its sustainability by growing sponsorship, event and membership revenue.
$300,000
US Digital Response · Oakland, CA · 2024
To support nonpartisan digital talent services for local and state governments, from u.s. Digital response.
$300,000
City of Detroit a Michigan Municipal Corporation · Detroit, MI · 2023
To engage residents around three mobility pilots, including an automated shuttle route, led by the detroit office of mobility innovation.
$300,000
City of Detroit a Michigan Municipal Corporation · Detroit, MI · 2023
To engage residents around three mobility pilots, including an automated shuttle route, led by the detroit office of mobility innovation.
$300,000
Code Fever Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the launch of the center for black innovation, a comprehensive resource hub for black tech entrepreneurs and innovators.
$300,000
Code Fever Miami · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the launch of the center for black innovation, a comprehensive resource hub for black tech entrepreneurs and innovators.
$300,000
Endeavor Miami · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the growth of endeavor miami to further connect, educate and inspire miamis startup community by identifying, mentoring and accelerating high-impact entrepreneurs in south florida.
$300,000
Endeavor Miami · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To support the growth of endeavor miami to further connect, educate and inspire miamis startup community by identifying, mentoring and accelerating high-impact entrepreneurs in south florida.
$300,000
San Jose Community Media Access Corp · San Jose, CA · 2023
To support development of a hybrid space open in downtown san jose, which will develop new digital technology innovations in civic engagement.
$300,000
San Jose Community Media Access Corp · San Jose, CA · 2023
To support development of a hybrid space open in downtown san jose, which will develop new digital technology innovations in civic engagement.
$300,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight ci… read allTo support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight cities. less
$300,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight ci… read allTo support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight cities. less
$300,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund detroit 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$300,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund detroit 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$300,000
Indiegraf Media Corporation · 2022
The indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate… read allThe indie capital news startup fund will help 25 community news startups launch in communities experiencing news poverty. Fifty percent of the founding teams will identify as underrepresented. The grant aims to generate 350,000 new subscribers and $12 million lifetime value for the upcoming startups. These publishers will be chosen out of a slate of applicants based on business execution and/or promise, and publishers will only acquire additional funding from the fund if they meet audience and revenue benchmarks. less
$300,000
Lincoln Network · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To provide general support to augment lincoln networks nonpartisan technology policy research, convening and communications.
$300,000
Sphinx Organization · Detroit, MI · 2022
To support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight ci… read allTo support the development, launch, and implementation of sphinx lead (leaders in excellence, arts & diversity), a professional development/fellowship program for classical music's emerging leaders of color in knight cities. less
$300,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the adoption of publishing systems that can meet the business needs of non-profit and local publishers to increase revenue, membership and audience engagement.
$300,000
West Side Clt · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To expand the capacity of charlottes west side community land trust (wsclt) to acquire land and develop affordable housing.
$298,660
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the 15 winners of the 2021 knight arts challenge akron. The list of winners, including a short description of their project, is included in the request documents.
$293,805
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2023
To build americas most comprehensive database of local news outlets, one that can be a diagnostic tool for the current health of the industry and pinpoint areas at risk of becoming news deserts.
$293,805
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2023
To build americas most comprehensive database of local news outlets, one that can be a diagnostic tool for the current health of the industry and pinpoint areas at risk of becoming news deserts.
$293,700
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To improve the understanding of how internet and social media technologies affect social, organizational and political behaviors by leveraging the research, training and dissemination capacities of business schools.
$285,274
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To grow the research capacity at data & society research institute.
$285,274
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To grow the research capacity at data & society research institute.
$282,952
Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2023
This grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-p… read allThis grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
$282,952
Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2023
This grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-p… read allThis grant builds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
$280,988
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2024
To support greater freedom of the press by providing direct pro bono legal services to local and regional journalists and journalism organizations in new york, pennsylvania, vermont and other nearby states.
$280,800
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the individuals and organizations recommended by the 2022 cohort of "knight arts champions", who together, are making art general in miami.
$278,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2024
To continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news la… read allTo continue support for uncs center for innovation and sustainability in local media, which includes a regional newsroom transformation program and knight chair penelope abernathys research on the changing local news landscape. less
$277,701
University of Florida Board of Trustees · Gainesville, FL · 2024
To support research at the marion b. Brechner first amendment project.
$276,763
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2023
To support greater freedom of the press by providing direct pro bono legal services to local and regional journalists and journalism organizations in new york, pennsylvania, vermont and other nearby states.
$276,763
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2023
To support greater freedom of the press by providing direct pro bono legal services to local and regional journalists and journalism organizations in new york, pennsylvania, vermont and other nearby states.
$275,000
Spur · San Francisco, CA · 2022
This grantbuilds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-pa… read allThis grantbuilds on spurs prior work in the guadalupe river park and intersects to parallel grants with the city of san jose and the guadalupe river park conservancy. Spur staff will research, publish, and review non-partisan policy recommendations on land use and economic factors that will create a vibrant area around the guadalupe river park. less
$274,000
Tech Integrity Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$274,000
Tech Integrity Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the nonpartisan research and dissemination efforts of the integrity institute.
$270,000
Downtown Detroit Partnership · Detroit, MI · 2024
To enhance the accessibility, inclusivity and design of downtown detroits public spaces.
$262,600
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To challenge the governing boards of the performing arts center trust and the adrienne arsht center to raise money for its endowment through the implementation of a one-to-one challenge match.
$259,310
Cityfi Llc · Washington, DC · 2022
To ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and net… read allTo ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and network building. less
$257,596
Cityfi Llc · Washington, DC · 2023
To ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and net… read allTo ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and network building. less
$257,596
Cityfi Llc · Washington, DC · 2023
To ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and net… read allTo ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies in cities through the facilitation of a cohort of cities, fostering knowledge exchange and network building. less
$252,500
The Wilma Theater · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To accelerate the creation, presentation and archiving of hybrid theater works designed to extend the wilmas reach to global audiences.
$252,500
The Wilma Theater · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To accelerate the creation, presentation and archiving of hybrid theater works designed to extend the wilmas reach to global audiences.
$250,965
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To establish the center for informed democracy and social cyber-security at carnegie mellon university.
$250,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To support the aclus project on speech, privacy, and technology with a specific focus on local news.
$250,000
Artsnow · Akron, OH · 2024
To match funds committed by a consortium of akron-and-ohio-based funders, which will be used to implement key elements of the akron cultural plan and administered via artsnow.
$250,000
Back Pocket Media Llc · Sacramento, CA · 2024
To produce regional live journalism festivals in philadelphia and detroit that increase trust and engagement with credible, local news and promote collaborative journalism efforts.
$250,000
Bakehouse Art Complex · Miami, FL · 2024
To support staffing and plan development with design and engineering professionals to physically and programmatically serve art making and art presentation in the digital age through renovation of the existing bakehouse… read allTo support staffing and plan development with design and engineering professionals to physically and programmatically serve art making and art presentation in the digital age through renovation of the existing bakehouse art complex. less
$250,000
Culturesource · Detroit, MI · 2024
To increase the digital capacity of culture source and its constituents through the creation of an innovation lab, training programs, and the hiring of a technologist-in-residence.
$250,000
Endeavor Miami · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support endeavor miami's growth of data analyticscapability and access to program alumni to both add two revenue sources and increase the value to program alumni.
$250,000
Friends of the Rail Park · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To support the design and implementation of an equitable development plan and value capture district in philadelphias callowhill, chinatown and west poplar neighborhoods.
$250,000
George W Bush Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2024
To provide support for nonpartisan research, convening, and leadership programming through the strengthening our democracy work at the george w. Bush institute.
$250,000
Greater Public · Austin, TX · 2024
To support the execution of digital strategies at public media stations.
$250,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2024
To support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrative capacity to support howard's knight journalism cha… read allTo support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrative capacity to support howard's knight journalism chair. less
$250,000
Key Biscayne Community Foundation · Key Biscayne, FL · 2024
To engage local stakeholders in a cohesive planning and design effort for the rickenbacker causeway and adjacent public spaces and create avenues for robust community input to ensure plans are centered around local need… read allTo engage local stakeholders in a cohesive planning and design effort for the rickenbacker causeway and adjacent public spaces and create avenues for robust community input to ensure plans are centered around local needs and climate resilience. less
$250,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2024
To advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end … read allTo advance equitable development in charlottes historic west end by continuing support for the operations of the charlotte branch of local initiatives support corp., and to support the creation of the historic west end commercial development fund. less
$250,000
Miami Climate 365 · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To support the launch of miami climate 365, a non profit org mobilizing existing resources, expertise, and community involvement to drive climate action and innovation.
$250,000
Miami Dade Transit Alliance · Miami, FL · 2024
To support community engagement with residents on the future of miami-dade transportation.
$250,000
Northeast Ohio Center for Choreography · Akron, OH · 2024
To establish the knight choreography prize at the national center for choreography (nccakron) in northeast ohio.
$250,000
Nu Deco Ensemble · Miami, FL · 2024
To leverage integrated technologies that create a new standard for the concert experience, elevating multi-genre programming, and engaging new audiences with each commission.
$250,000
Outlier Media · Detroit, MI · 2024
To increase the long-term sustainability of outlier media by accelerating growth of its audience and membership program.
$250,000
Pen American Center · New York City, NY · 2024
To support pen america's florida office expansion supporting their nonpartisan efforts to better protect first amendment rights of free expression in the state.
$250,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024
To support knight foundations participation in the overall $30 million trust for civic infrastructure initiative, ensuring the programs work in rural areas, and that 3-5 knight cities are engaged in the trust.
$250,000
The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support the launch and operations of press forward chicago.
$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To increase support for knight new work 2024 an open call to detroit-based artists and arts organizations for new works across artistic genres that use technology to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experi… read allTo increase support for knight new work 2024 an open call to detroit-based artists and arts organizations for new works across artistic genres that use technology to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experienced. less
$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
Assist local news organizations in the 2024 election cycle by dedicating a news industry leader to serve as a "product owner" for publisher operations that ensure election integrity.
$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund akron, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.