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

$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the winners of knight new work, 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 experien… read allTo support the winners of knight new work, 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
To support the winners of knight new work, an open call to akron-based artists and arts organizations for new works across artistic genres that use technology to create, disseminate and enhance the way art is experience… read allTo support the winners of knight new work, an open call to akron-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 Playwrights Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
To enable the playwrights center to relocate to st. Pauls creative enterprise zone and expand its programming to support the next generation of playwrights.
$250,000
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC · 2024
To support the operations of unc's center for innovation and sustainability in local media.
$250,000
Trustees of Boston University · Boston, MA · 2024
Support the development of a state-of-the-art data system for wbur to grow and monetize its audience and disseminate lessons learned to other public media stations undergoing digital transformation journeys.
$250,000
United States Artists · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support artists working at the intersection of art and technology in knight cities through nine fellowships and the production of shift space, an industry-leading publication.
$250,000
Worldupstart Impacts · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To enhance funding opportunities and outcomes for local start-up entrepreneurs in life sciences, thereby increasing opportunity and support for life sciences founders in greater philadelphia and creating a model to be s… read allTo enhance funding opportunities and outcomes for local start-up entrepreneurs in life sciences, thereby increasing opportunity and support for life sciences founders in greater philadelphia and creating a model to be scaled nationwide less
$250,000
America Achieves · New York, NY · 2023
To provide miami's regional tech hub consortium with technical assistance in its bid to be designated a regional technology and innovation hub by the u.s. Economic development administration.
$250,000
America Achieves · New York, NY · 2023
To provide miami's regional tech hub consortium with technical assistance in its bid to be designated a regional technology and innovation hub by the u.s. Economic development administration.
$250,000
Artsnow · Akron, OH · 2023
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
Artsnow · Akron, OH · 2023
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
Catchlight · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To secure the national expansion of catchlight local, a new model that advances the visual capacity of local newsrooms across the united states.
$250,000
Catchlight · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To secure the national expansion of catchlight local, a new model that advances the visual capacity of local newsrooms across the united states.
$250,000
City Report · New York, NY · 2023
Accelerate development of editorial products for the city's readership and build best practices for sharing code and knowledge with similar news organizations.
$250,000
City Report · New York, NY · 2023
Accelerate development of editorial products for the city's readership and build best practices for sharing code and knowledge with similar news organizations.
$250,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2023
To support the long-term future of the committee to protect journalists by investing in a permanent home for the organization as well as its continued sustainability.
$250,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2023
To support the long-term future of the committee to protect journalists by investing in a permanent home for the organization as well as its continued sustainability.
$250,000
Cortico Corporation · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To deploy cortico's ai-supported tools to hold, record, and analyze small-group conversations at scale among 8-10 public media stations to lift underrepresented voices around the 2024 election and launch a tech-enhanced… read allTo deploy cortico's ai-supported tools to hold, record, and analyze small-group conversations at scale among 8-10 public media stations to lift underrepresented voices around the 2024 election and launch a tech-enhanced model for engagement journalism. less
$250,000
Cortico Corporation · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To deploy cortico's ai-supported tools to hold, record, and analyze small-group conversations at scale among 8-10 public media stations to lift underrepresented voices around the 2024 election and launch a tech-enhanced… read allTo deploy cortico's ai-supported tools to hold, record, and analyze small-group conversations at scale among 8-10 public media stations to lift underrepresented voices around the 2024 election and launch a tech-enhanced model for engagement journalism. less
$250,000
Creative Accelerator Llc · New York, NY · 2023
To establish and maintain digital and irl assets celebrating the work of artists and the art community in miami in the early 2000's, a catalyst in shaping the miami of today culturally and economically.
$250,000
Creative Accelerator Llc · New York, NY · 2023
To establish and maintain digital and irl assets celebrating the work of artists and the art community in miami in the early 2000's, a catalyst in shaping the miami of today culturally and economically.
$250,000
Culturesource · Detroit, MI · 2023
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
Culturesource · Detroit, MI · 2023
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
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on the governance of data-powered technologies at data & society.
$250,000
Data & Society Research Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To support nonpartisan research on the governance of data-powered technologies at data & society.
$250,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023
To support the joel l. Fleishman professorship fund at duke university, in honor of joel fleishman's work in philanthropy and civic education.
$250,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023
To support the joel l. Fleishman professorship fund at duke university, in honor of joel fleishman's work in philanthropy and civic education.
$250,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To promote civic leadership and nonpartisan engagement in miami through the work of the maurice a. Ferre institute at the green school of international & public affairs at fiu.
$250,000
Florida International University Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To promote civic leadership and nonpartisan engagement in miami through the work of the maurice a. Ferre institute at the green school of international & public affairs at fiu.
$250,000
Friends of the Bass Museum · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To fund the commissioning and exhibition of new works of contemporary art by established and mid-career local, national and international artists working in a broad array of mediums and platforms.
$250,000
Friends of the Bass Museum · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To fund the commissioning and exhibition of new works of contemporary art by established and mid-career local, national and international artists working in a broad array of mediums and platforms.
$250,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support journalists in israel -- both israelis and foreign journalists -- reporting on the conflict between israel and hamas.
$250,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · Miami, FL · 2023
To ensure journalists in israel can get the support required to effectively report on the conflict between israel and hamas.
$250,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · Miami, FL · 2023
To ensure journalists in israel can get the support required to effectively report on the conflict between israel and hamas.
$250,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support journalists in israel -- both israelis and foreign journalists -- reporting on the conflict between israel and hamas.
$250,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrativecapacity to support howard's knight journalism chai… read allTo support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrativecapacity to support howard's knight journalism chair. less
$250,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2023
To support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrativecapacity to support howard's knight journalism chai… read allTo support journalism symposia that will be held at howard university and other historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) and to provide grant administrativecapacity to support howard's knight journalism chair. less
$250,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2023
To support six lgbtq+ publications achieve sustainability by helping them upgrad tech stacks, develop audience growth strategies and providing business development training.
$250,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2023
To support six lgbtq+ publications achieve sustainability by helping them upgrad tech stacks, develop audience growth strategies and providing business development training.
$250,000
Maine Journalism Foundation · Buxton, ME · 2023
To support the acquisition and operation of the five daily and 17 weekly newspapers owned by masthead maine, which were sold by a local owner to the national trust for local news in order to keep them out of the hands o… read allTo support the acquisition and operation of the five daily and 17 weekly newspapers owned by masthead maine, which were sold by a local owner to the national trust for local news in order to keep them out of the hands of national buyers. less
$250,000
Maine Journalism Foundation · Buxton, ME · 2023
To support the acquisition and operation of the five daily and 17 weekly newspapers owned by masthead maine, which were sold by a local owner to the national trust for local news in order to keep them out of the hands o… read allTo support the acquisition and operation of the five daily and 17 weekly newspapers owned by masthead maine, which were sold by a local owner to the national trust for local news in order to keep them out of the hands of national buyers. less
$250,000
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support a two-day engaged elections workshop for more than 50 public media stations to prepare an engaged coverage strategy for the 2024 election.
$250,000
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
To support a two-day engaged elections workshop for more than 50 public media stations to prepare an engaged coverage strategy for the 2024 election.
$250,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To explore and implement technology in the development of new works that create live, digital, and new forms of theater that celebrate, capture, preserve and share the human experience unique to our community.
$250,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To explore and implement technology in the development of new works that create live, digital, and new forms of theater that celebrate, capture, preserve and share the human experience unique to our community.
$250,000
Miami-Dade North Arts & Humanities Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support miami mocaad, a tech-forward museum, to build a robust online platform that incorporates virtual art exhibits and automates the creation of a database of african diaspora artists, establishing new audiences a… read allTo support miami mocaad, a tech-forward museum, to build a robust online platform that incorporates virtual art exhibits and automates the creation of a database of african diaspora artists, establishing new audiences and revenue streams. less
$250,000
Miami-Dade North Arts & Humanities Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support miami mocaad, a tech-forward museum, to build a robust online platform that incorporates virtual art exhibits and automates the creation of a database of african diaspora artists, establishing new audiences a… read allTo support miami mocaad, a tech-forward museum, to build a robust online platform that incorporates virtual art exhibits and automates the creation of a database of african diaspora artists, establishing new audiences and revenue streams. less
$250,000
Military Veterans in Journalism · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
To combat disinformation aimed at veterans thorough investigative reporting and distribution via news providers trusted in military communities.
$250,000
Military Veterans in Journalism · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
To combat disinformation aimed at veterans thorough investigative reporting and distribution via news providers trusted in military communities.
$250,000
National Jewish Theater Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create a digital archive for the coconut grove playhouse and update/upgrade the holocaust theater digital catalog.
$250,000
National Jewish Theater Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create a digital archive for the coconut grove playhouse and update/upgrade the holocaust theater digital catalog.
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$250,000
North End Woodward Community Coalition · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the expansion of community high-speed point-to-point internet access to 25% of detroits north end population (about 1,000 households).
$250,000
North End Woodward Community Coalition · Detroit, MI · 2023
To support the expansion of community high-speed point-to-point internet access to 25% of detroits north end population (about 1,000 households).
$250,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To provide support for two knight fellowships at the berkman klein center at harvard university.
$250,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To provide support for two knight fellowships at the berkman klein center at harvard university.
$250,000
Seedai · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the participation of 80 college students from knight cities in testing of large language models at def con, a globally renowned computing and cybersecurity conference.
$250,000
Seedai · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the participation of 80 college students from knight cities in testing of large language models at def con, a globally renowned computing and cybersecurity conference.
$250,000
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits · San Jose, CA · 2023
To test, deploy and encourage adoption of technology platforms to facilitate communication, build volunteer resources for non-profits, and provide access to tools and resources for san jose community groups.
$250,000
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits · San Jose, CA · 2023
To test, deploy and encourage adoption of technology platforms to facilitate communication, build volunteer resources for non-profits, and provide access to tools and resources for san jose community groups.
$250,000
Texas Tribune · Austin, TX · 2023
To support the texas tribune's sustainability fund, which will produce a long-term business sustainability plan for the publication as it goes through a leadership transition.
$250,000
Texas Tribune · Austin, TX · 2023
To support the texas tribune's sustainability fund, which will produce a long-term business sustainability plan for the publication as it goes through a leadership transition.
$250,000
The Center for Michigan · Ypsilanti, MI · 2023
To establish bridgedetroit, a new collaborative reporting and civic engagement hub to better develop and deliver news to detroiters.
$250,000
The Center for Michigan · Ypsilanti, MI · 2023
To establish bridgedetroit, a new collaborative reporting and civic engagement hub to better develop and deliver news to detroiters.
$250,000
The Corporation of Mercer University · Macon, GA · 2023
To permanently endow the couric fellows program to fund undergraduate student journalism internships.
$250,000
The Corporation of Mercer University · Macon, GA · 2023
To permanently endow the couric fellows program to fund undergraduate student journalism internships.
$250,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2023
To support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might m… read allTo support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might mitigate it. less
$250,000
The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association · Arlington, VA · 2023
To support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might m… read allTo support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarization and what might mitigate it. less
$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund akron 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$250,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the winners of knight new work 2023, 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 exp… read allTo support the winners of knight new work 2023, 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 · 2023
To support the winners of knight new work 2023, 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 exp… read allTo support the winners of knight new work 2023, 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 · 2023
To support the grantees of the knight art + tech expansion fund akron 2023, an open call focused on digital integration for artists and arts & cultural organizations.
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support the work of the knight first amendment institute at columbia university, in recognition of the leadership of lee bollinger who helped organize the institute and served as its founding chair of the board.
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support the across the aisle speaker series, which will model civil civic dialogue between global leaders from disparate perspectives through public conversations on contentious topics.
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support the work of the knight first amendment institute at columbia university, in recognition of the leadership of lee bollinger who helped organize the institute and served as its founding chair of the board.
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support the across the aisle speaker series, which will model civil civic dialogue between global leaders from disparate perspectives through public conversations on contentious topics.
$250,000
Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.
$250,000
Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To expand publisher access to tiny news's suite of shared services and thus reduce the barriers to entry for the wave of small, upstart news organizations launching around the country.
$250,000
Artsnow · Akron, OH · 2022
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
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · Washington, DC · 2022
To facilitate collaboration and data/knowledge sharing among academy, social media industry, philanthropy, and civil society by supporting the scoping and launch of the institute for research on the information environm… read allTo facilitate collaboration and data/knowledge sharing among academy, social media industry, philanthropy, and civil society by supporting the scoping and launch of the institute for research on the information environment (irie). less
$250,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2022
Knight foundation agreed to match funds raised at the dedication of cprs new knight press freedom center, up to a maximum of $250,000. The funds raised exceeded the ceiling, so the match has been met.
$250,000
Coral Gables Cinemateque · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To digitally equip a second theatre at the coral gables art cinema.
$250,000
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2022
To provide general support for community-sourced, nonpartisan research at the citizens and technology lab at cornell university.
$250,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To advance digital and cultural transformation of the news industry by supporting the craig newmark graduate school of journalism at cuny (city university of new york) to sustain its innovative approach to education tho… read allTo advance digital and cultural transformation of the news industry by supporting the craig newmark graduate school of journalism at cuny (city university of new york) to sustain its innovative approach to education thought leadership,and focus on a diverse faculty and student body. less
$250,000
Friends of the Bass Museum · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To fund the commissioning and exhibition of new works of contemporary art by established and mid-career local, national and international artists working in a broad array of mediums and platforms.
$250,000
Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Princeton, NJ · 2022
To fund a university president consortium on civic learning in higher education, and its engagement with free expression on campusas an initial topic area for outreach to colleges and policy makers.
$250,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · New York, NY · 2022
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
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
To support knight foundations continued participation in the netgain partnership, a nonpartisan collaboration of several foundations focused on information sharing, learning, and grantmaking on internet-related issues.
$250,000
North End Woodward Community Coalition · Detroit, MI · 2022
To support the expansion of community high-speed point-to-point internet access to 25% of detroits north end population (about 1,000 households).
$250,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To facilitate a nonpartisan convening of experts and leaders to create actionable knowledge on best practices or physical and digital infrastructure in cities, and how these can enable access and deployment of federal f… read allTo facilitate a nonpartisan convening of experts and leaders to create actionable knowledge on best practices or physical and digital infrastructure in cities, and how these can enable access and deployment of federal funding from the american rescue plan, infrastructure bill, and other federal funds & programs. less
$250,000
Prx · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To increase podcast revenue potential for at least 20 local news organizations with a prx 12-week immersive podcast production, monetization, and business development training program.
$250,000
River Edge Foundation · Macon, GA · 2022
To support the river edge behavioral health center's $20 million capital campaign for the new recovery center.
$250,000
Storycorps · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
To expand storycorps' one small step, an initiative that brings community together with different political views in recorded conversations, to three knight cities.
$250,000
The Pew Charitable Trusts · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To provide general support for pew research center's journalism and media program to produce new research and insights on news consumption and beliefs in the digital age.
$250,000
The Playwrights Center · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To enable the playwrights center to relocate to st. Paul's creative enterprise zone and expand its programming to support the next generation of playwrights.
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
To co-create, deploy and popularize new audience revenue strategies leveraging ai for local news organizations.
$250,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2022
To support increased capacity for data collection, data sharing, and convening at the center for media engagement.
$250,000
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism · Baltimore, MD · 2022
The banner will create best practices and implementation resources for nonprofit newsrooms that help integrate a core suite of commonly used publishing tools, including cms, (arc), paywall, (piano), consumer behavior (b… read allThe banner will create best practices and implementation resources for nonprofit newsrooms that help integrate a core suite of commonly used publishing tools, including cms, (arc), paywall, (piano), consumer behavior (blueconic) and other systems. less
$250,000
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
To upgrade and expand the digital capacity of the cosford cinema at the university of miami.