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

$249,639
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History · Detroit, MI · 2022
To increase the digital capacity of the charles h. Wright museum through strategic planning, key hires, and infrastructure upgrades.
$249,330
American Press Institute · Arlington, VA · 2024
To preserve and reimagine the diversity survey and emerging leaders institute -- programs formerly operated by the news leaders association -- as part of api's dei portfolio.
$249,000
City of San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2023
To support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into t… read allTo support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into the planning and delivery of city services. less
$249,000
City of San Jose · San Jose, CA · 2023
To support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into t… read allTo support the san jose city managers office in expanding the citys data leadership and capacity to make data-driven decisions, measure outcomes, protect digital privacy, and drive results that incorporate equity into the planning and delivery of city services. less
$245,100
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To serve local communities with a scalable civic data product presented through a journalistic lens -- and demonstrate the editorial and business value for publishers who produce it.
$245,100
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To serve local communities with a scalable civic data product presented through a journalistic lens -- and demonstrate the editorial and business value for publishers who produce it.
$244,400
Miami-Dade County · Miami, FL · 2022
To support a public-private collaboration to conduct autonomous vehicle (av) demonstrations, provide on-demand transit and to explore alternative mobility solutions to inform miami-dade county's future approach to auton… read allTo support a public-private collaboration to conduct autonomous vehicle (av) demonstrations, provide on-demand transit and to explore alternative mobility solutions to inform miami-dade county's future approach to autonomous vehicles. less
$242,500
New Public · Oakland, CA · 2024
To explore the use of web3 tools in local government nonpartisan public engagement efforts and use the city of philadelphias participatory budgeting process as a demonstration use case.
$242,500
National Conference On Citizenship · Washington, DC · 2022
To explore the use of web3 tools in local government nonpartisan public engagement efforts and use the city of philadelphia's participatory budgeting process as a demonstration use case.
$240,000
Friends of the Underline · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To expand the high-speed internet connectivity along the entirety of the 10-mile linear park under miamis metrorail, the underline, by leveraging government support 1:4.
$240,000
Friends of the Underline · Coral Gables, FL · 2023
To expand the high-speed internet connectivity along the entirety of the 10-mile linear park under miamis metrorail, the underline, by leveraging government support 1:4.
$240,000
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2022
To host a first-of-its-kind event for independent news publishers that will share tools, resources, and best practices for operationalizing sustainability. Lion, news revenue huband the texas tribune will come together … read allTo host a first-of-its-kind event for independent news publishers that will share tools, resources, and best practices for operationalizing sustainability. Lion, news revenue huband the texas tribune will come together to help publishers consider their businesses holistically across editorial, operations, audience, and revenue. less
$240,000
News Revenue Hub · San Diego, CA · 2022
To train local news outlets on the practices that deliver reliable audience revenue and in digital fundraising via the newsmatch 2022 program.
$236,238
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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.
$236,238
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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.
$235,000
Local Media Foundation · Lake City, MI · 2024
To provide bridge support for two local media association labs focused on long-term sustainability efforts: the lab for journalism funding, and the family and independent media sustainability lab.
$235,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
To provide educational resources about journalism for funders who are supporting -- or want to support -- journalism in the press forward era.
$231,467
The New School · New York, NY · 2023
To build and strengthen local news networks in partnership with two community colleges.
$231,467
The New School · New York, NY · 2023
To build and strengthen local news networks in partnership with two community colleges.
$230,737
Authors Alliance · Sacramento, CA · 2024
To support research on the implications of artificial intelligence on authorship and copyright.
$229,500
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2022
To activate a deeper understanding of free speech and first amendment issues by convening local audiences for symposia in four knight cities
$225,000
Are Ventures · Miami, FL · 2024
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
$225,000
San Jose Downtown Association · San Jose, CA · 2023
To leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform… read allTo leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform recovery planning for public spaces and businesses. less
$225,000
San Jose Downtown Association · San Jose, CA · 2023
To leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform… read allTo leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform recovery planning for public spaces and businesses. less
$225,000
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2022
To create a digital strategy roadmap that informs the pillows short- and long-term investments in digital programming, staffing, and infrastructure.
$225,000
Meedan · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Develop tools allowing journalists to combat misinformation on whatsapp, with a focus on spanish-language communities in the u.s. Around the 2022 midterm elections in preparation for the 2024 elections.
$225,000
University of Miami · Miami, FL · 2022
To support a series of conversations with business, civic and government leaders on the role of technology in supporting democracy across the americas.
$224,779
Rockefeller Archive Center · Sleepy Hollow, NY · 2022
To promote public understanding of knight foundation history through the transfer of its archives to an independent center that specializes in the preservation of philanthropic records and in providing access and outrea… read allTo promote public understanding of knight foundation history through the transfer of its archives to an independent center that specializes in the preservation of philanthropic records and in providing access and outreach to researchers. less
$223,123
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To facilitate a bipartisan convening of knight city leaders and experts in washington dc, to share and learn nonpartisan practices to winning and implementing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
$223,123
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To facilitate a bipartisan convening of knight city leaders and experts in washington dc, to share and learn nonpartisan practices to winning and implementing federal funds for infrastructure projects.
$222,603
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · 2023
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.
$222,603
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · 2023
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.
$220,062
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
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.
$219,128
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
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.
$213,691
Museum of Contemporary Art · North Miami, FL · 2024
To grow moca's digital capacity both physically and virtually in line with their strategic plan.
$213,000
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a project to combat spanish-language misinformation concerning u.s. Elections on whatsapp.
$209,748
The Signals Network · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Transform the signals network intoa sustainable organization that is able to support the growing number of whistleblowers around the world who are helping journalists.
$205,000
Wesleyan College · Macon, GA · 2023
To reestablish a downtown macon presence for wesleyan college and support new programming in entrepreneurship and leadership development.
$205,000
Wesleyan College · Macon, GA · 2023
To reestablish a downtown macon presence for wesleyan college and support new programming in entrepreneurship and leadership development.
$200,000
Akron Creative · Akron, OH · 2024
To support nightlight cinema's ability to expand film audiences in akron.
$200,000
Akron History Center · Akron, OH · 2024
To support the akron history center and an exhibit featuring john s. And james l. Knight, the akron beacon journal and knight foundation.
$200,000
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services · Dearborn, MI · 2024
To support the development of a digital strategy and initial implementation costs (including staffing) recommended in the strategy.
$200,000
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation · South Miami, FL · 2024
To support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing… read allTo support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing new health care products and interventions. less
$200,000
Charlotte Ballet · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support the charlotte ballet's capital campaign to expand and digitally integrate its campus in uptown charlotte.
$200,000
Friends of the Underline · Coral Gables, FL · 2024
To expand the high-speed internet connectivity along the entirety of the 10-mile linear park under miamis metrorail, the underline, by leveraging government support 1:4.
$200,000
Kqed · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To launch, test and evaluate a pilot digital civic discussion community on discord for kqeds daily current affairs radio audiences and to share learnings with public media and nonprofit media partner outlets.
$200,000
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2024
To support the 2024 lion independent news sustainability summit, the only local news conference focused completely on business sustainability.
$200,000
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2024
To create a digital innovation lab where resident artists working at the intersection of art and technology can experiment and showcase their commissioned work.
$200,000
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2024
To increase audience and major donors for mlk50, a memphis-based investigative news outlet that has demonstrated journalistic excellence and community impact.
$200,000
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press · Washington, DC · 2024
To develop rcfp's capacity for rapid responses to press freedom emergencies by expanding its free national legal hotline and its rapid response legal and policy resources.
$200,000
San Jose Downtown Association · San Jose, CA · 2024
To leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform… read allTo leverage the american rescue plan act, state of california coronavirus relief funds, and private investments in san jose downtown by supporting san jose downtown associations use of anonymized mobility data to inform recovery planning for public spaces and businesses. less
$200,000
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity · New York, NY · 2024
To support the expansion of sponsors for educational opportunity (seo), a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities and barriers to high-earning careers, through the launch of its seo scholars and seo tech develop… read allTo support the expansion of sponsors for educational opportunity (seo), a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities and barriers to high-earning careers, through the launch of its seo scholars and seo tech developer programs in miami. less
$200,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To establish the knight foundation federal alumni fellowship fund at the miami foundation.
$200,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc… read allTo support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc and abroad. less
$200,000
Arab American National Museum · Dearborn, MI · 2023
To support the development of a digital strategy and initial implementation costs (including staffing) recommended in the strategy.
$200,000
Arab American National Museum · Dearborn, MI · 2023
To support the development of a digital strategy and initial implementation costs (including staffing) recommended in the strategy.
$200,000
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation · South Miami, FL · 2023
To support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing… read allTo support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing new health care products and interventions. less
$200,000
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation · South Miami, FL · 2023
To support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing… read allTo support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, yearlong fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing new health care products and interventions. less
$200,000
Detroit Opera · Detroit, MI · 2023
To create a new relevancy for opera through the presentation of non-traditional, cross-disciplinary contemporary works, as well as new interpretations of the canon.
$200,000
Detroit Opera · Detroit, MI · 2023
To create a new relevancy for opera through the presentation of non-traditional, cross-disciplinary contemporary works, as well as new interpretations of the canon.
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$200,000
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2023
To provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new… read allTo provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new art. less
$200,000
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2023
To provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new… read allTo provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new art. less
$200,000
Partnership On Ai To Benefit People and Society · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To develop ethical standards and best practices for responsible use of artificial intelligence (ai) in journalism by local newsrooms and technology platforms and evaluate their adoption by the industry
$200,000
Partnership On Ai To Benefit People and Society · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To develop ethical standards and best practices for responsible use of artificial intelligence (ai) in journalism by local newsrooms and technology platforms and evaluate their adoption by the industry
$200,000
Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the translation and communication of nonpartisan technology and democracy research for relevant policy audiences through renewed support for mediawell at the social science research council.
$200,000
Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support the translation and communication of nonpartisan technology and democracy research for relevant policy audiences through renewed support for mediawell at the social science research council.
$200,000
The Foundation for Technology News and Public Affairs · Lewes, DE · 2023
To support the launch of the center for news, technology & innovation (cnti), a nonpartisan global policy research center aimed at preserving an independent, competitive news media.
$200,000
The Foundation for Technology News and Public Affairs · Lewes, DE · 2023
To support the launch of the center for news, technology & innovation (cnti), a nonpartisan global policy research center aimed at preserving an independent, competitive news media.
$200,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc… read allTo support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc and abroad. less
$200,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc… read allTo support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc and abroad. less
$200,000
Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (Aka Tsndc) · Miami, FL · 2023
To support community participation in the planning, design and programing of the overtown miami greenway (underdeck), a mile-long linear park in the heart of downtown miami created by i-395s redesign.
$200,000
Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (Aka Tsndc) · Miami, FL · 2023
To support community participation in the planning, design and programing of the overtown miami greenway (underdeck), a mile-long linear park in the heart of downtown miami created by i-395s redesign.
$200,000
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To provide support for a knight visiting scholar at the university of pennsylvania's annenberg school of communication.
$200,000
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To provide support for a knight visiting scholar at the university of pennsylvania's annenberg school of communication.
$200,000
Uplift Solutions · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Driving url medias growth and sustainability by expanding its sales infrastructure; growing url direct and its audiences; and strengthening its tech infrastructure.
$200,000
Uplift Solutions · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Driving url medias growth and sustainability by expanding its sales infrastructure; growing url direct and its audiences; and strengthening its tech infrastructure.
$200,000
Arab American National Museum · Dearborn, MI · 2022
To support the development of a digital strategy and initial implementation costs (including staffing) recommended in the strategy.
$200,000
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation · South Miami, FL · 2022
To support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, year-long fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developin… read allTo support the launch of the knight foundation fellowship in healthcare technology innovation, a multidisciplinary, year-long fellowship that immerses participants in the principles, skills and tactics used in developing new health care products and interventions. less
$200,000
Code for America Labs · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support brigades in knight foundation communities with training and technical assistance to develop sustainability models that can support local projects and drive impact across the entire code for america network.
$200,000
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
Supporting audience development experiments to better gauge realistic goals and metrics for fire's rebranding and expansion.
$200,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2022
To support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facin… read allTo support the growth of the joint center for political and economic studies as a visible, credible leader in nonpartisan technology policy research by enabling the hiring of new experts as well as enhanced public-facing efforts to disseminate the centers nonpartisan research outputs to broad and diverse group of policymakers at the federal, state and local levels. less
$200,000
Levine Museum of the New South · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support a digital-first levine museum of the new south during a period of transition as a museum without a physical structure.
$200,000
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2022
To provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new… read allTo provide local, national, and international artists the time, space, and resources necessary to experiment and push their practice while further strengthening locust as a lab for people to experience the wonder of new art. less
$200,000
Michigan Opera Theatre · Detroit, MI · 2022
To create a new relevancy for opera through the presentation of non-traditional, cross-disciplinary contemporary works, as well as new interpretations of the canon.
$200,000
Partnership On Ai To Benefit People and Society · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To develop ethical standards and best practices for responsible use of artificial intelligence (ai) in journalism by local newsrooms and technology platforms and evaluate their adoption by the industry
$200,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To equip news executives with knowledge and frameworks to address media manipulation and disinformation by supporting a year-long fellowship training program at harvard's shorenstein center on media, politics and public… read allTo equip news executives with knowledge and frameworks to address media manipulation and disinformation by supporting a year-long fellowship training program at harvard's shorenstein center on media, politics and public policy. less
$200,000
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity · New York, NY · 2022
To support the expansion of sponsors for educational opportunity (seo), a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities and barriers to high-earning careers, through the launch of its seo scholars and seo tech develop… read allTo support the expansion of sponsors for educational opportunity (seo), a nonprofit that addresses educational inequities and barriers to high-earning careers, through the launch of its seo scholars and seo tech developer programs in miami. less
$200,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc… read allTo support the personal growth and artistic development of students enrolled at the design and architecture high school (dash) and new world school for the arts through a summer travel and immersive study program in nyc and abroad. less
$200,000
World Wide Web Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
Support continued operations for the world wide web foundation as it executes a back to basics strategic repositioning.
$199,472
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To match 14 grants made by indiana funders to state-based news organizations, in response to a match challenge made at the 2022 indiana philanthropy alliance conference.
$199,472
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To match 14 grants made by indiana funders to state-based news organizations, in response to a match challenge made at the 2022 indiana philanthropy alliance conference.
$197,840
Northeast Ohio Center for Choreography · Akron, OH · 2023
To establish the knight choreography prize at the national center for choreography (nccakron) in northeast ohio.
$197,840
Northeast Ohio Center for Choreography · Akron, OH · 2023
To establish the knight choreography prize at the national center for choreography (nccakron) in northeast ohio.
$194,696
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphias public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the communitys public right… read allTo implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphias public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the communitys public right-of-way. less
$194,696
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphias public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the communitys public right… read allTo implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphias public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the communitys public right-of-way. less
$190,496
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To produce a projection-mapping installation at the adrienne arsht centerbased on coral morphologic's video art work during miami art week in december 2022.
$190,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.
$190,000
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2023
To establish an institute that convenes, supports and provides accessible, actionable, nonpartisan insights to the stakeholders and institutions that design, operate, study and govern the digital information environment.