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

$187,196
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphia's public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the community's public rig… read allTo implement a community-centered stewardship program to make southwest philadelphia's public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy along the community's public right-of-way. less
$183,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the continuation of reimagining the civic commons, a collaborative, multicity effort to revitalize neglected public places in order to support greater community engagement.
$183,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the continuation of reimagining the civic commons, a collaborative, multicity effort to revitalize neglected public places in order to support greater community engagement.
$180,000
Harvey B Gantt Center for African-American Artsculture · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To expand the reach of the harvey b. Gantt center for african-american arts + culture through support for a robust digital team with a focus on a new approach to programming and community engagement.
$180,000
Harvey B Gantt Center for African-American Artsculture · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To expand the reach of the harvey b. Gantt center for african-american arts + culture through support for a robust digital team with a focus on a new approach to programming and community engagement.
$180,000
Afro-American Cultural Center · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To expand the reach of the harvey b. Gantt center for african-american arts + culture through support for a robust digital team with a focus on a new approach to programming and community engagement.
$179,511
University of Oregon Foundation · Eugene, OR · 2022
To document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologi… read allTo document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies, and to support the cohort in becoming national leaders in the deployment of resident-centered, equity-driven autonomous services by leveraging learnings around 1) public engagement, 2) equity issues, 3) models of governance, and 4) tools and levers less
$175,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
To support the launch of the local news impact consortium, a collaboration of research universities that will develop standard, open-source tools and methods to effectively measure information ecosystems in communities … read allTo support the launch of the local news impact consortium, a collaboration of research universities that will develop standard, open-source tools and methods to effectively measure information ecosystems in communities across the us. less
$175,000
Chancellor Masters & Scholars of the University of Oxford · 2023
To support a multinational survey and report on technology, freedom of expression and democracy at the reuters institute for the study of journalism.
$175,000
Chancellor Masters & Scholars of the University of Oxford · 2023
To support a multinational survey and report on technology, freedom of expression and democracy at the reuters institute for the study of journalism.
$175,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2023
To expand the perez museum of art's permanent collection and donor base through a million dollar challenge grant, that matches donations that support the acquisition of african american and african diaspora art.
$175,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2023
To expand the perez museum of art's permanent collection and donor base through a million dollar challenge grant, that matches donations that support the acquisition of african american and african diaspora art.
$175,000
Jorge M Perez Art Museum of Miami Dade County · Miami, FL · 2022
To expand the perez museum of art's permanent collection and donor base through a million dollar challenge grant, that matches donations that support the acquisition of african american and african diaspora art.
$175,000
San Jose Downtown Association · San Jose, CA · 2022
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
$175,000
The Corporation of Mercer University · Macon, GA · 2022
To support the continued revitalization of downtown macon through mercer university's reactivation of the historic capricorn music studio.
$171,000
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
To support the national trust for local news in partnership with mercer university to advance the sustainability of local news in macon and middle georgia.
$171,000
National Trust for Local News · Denver, CO · 2023
To support the national trust for local news in partnership with mercer university to advance the sustainability of local news in macon and middle georgia.
$170,489
University of Oregon Foundation · Eugene, OR · 2023
To document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologi… read allTo document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies, and to support the cohort in becoming national leaders in the deployment of resident-centered, equity-driven autonomous services by leveraging learnings around 1) public engagement, 2) equity issues, 3) models of governance, and 4) tools and levers less
$170,489
University of Oregon Foundation · Eugene, OR · 2023
To document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologi… read allTo document, evaluate, and disseminate the key learnings of the knight av initiative as it seeks to ensure residents needs are at the center of designing and deploying autonomous vehicle (av) and new mobility technologies, and to support the cohort in becoming national leaders in the deployment of resident-centered, equity-driven autonomous services by leveraging learnings around 1) public engagement, 2) equity issues, 3) models of governance, and 4) tools and levers less
$168,632
Clemson University · Clemson, SC · 2022
To support the growth of the media forensics hub at clemson university.
$168,100
The Clay Studio · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To expand ceramic practice through access to and training for emerging digital tools made available to working artists and students in philadelphia.
$168,100
The Clay Studio · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To expand ceramic practice through access to and training for emerging digital tools made available to working artists and students in philadelphia.
$166,667
Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative · Macon, GA · 2024
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
$165,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2024
To support press freedom and freedom of information by providing pro bono legal services to journalists and expand and strengthen a national network of first amendment legal clinics.
$165,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To support press freedom and freedom of information by providing pro bono legal services to journalists and expand and strengthen a national network of first amendment legal clinics.
$165,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2023
To support press freedom and freedom of information by providing pro bono legal services to journalists and expand and strengthen a national network of first amendment legal clinics.
$165,000
Yale University · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support press freedom and freedom of information by providing pro bono legal services to journalists and expand and strengthen a national network of first amendment legal clinics.
$163,386
City of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To build upon existing autonomous vehicle (av) testing and a planned autonomous deployment by expanding public and neighborhood engagement efforts regarding how avs are deployed and managed.
$160,668
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2023
To create a digital innovation lab where resident artists working at the intersection of art and technology can experiment and showcase their commissioned work.
$160,668
Locust Projects · Miami, FL · 2023
To create a digital innovation lab where resident artists working at the intersection of art and technology can experiment and showcase their commissioned work.
$160,000
Friends of the Underline · Coral Gables, FL · 2022
To expand the high-speed internet connectivity along the entirety of the 10-mile linear park under miami's metrorail, the underline, by leveraging government support 1:4.
$156,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
To fund one year of training for five local news executives around a specific performance challenge that is intended to deliver major outcomes to the field of journalism and/or their local news outlet.
$156,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
To fund one year of training for five local news executives around a specific performance challenge that is intended to deliver major outcomes to the field of journalism and/or their local news outlet.
$155,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create three competitive film prizes at the miami film festival and an artist mentorship program for miami filmmakers featuring renown film directors, cinematographers, and film -score composers.
$155,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To create three competitive film prizes at the miami film festival and an artist mentorship program for miami filmmakers featuring renown film directors, cinematographers, and film -score composers.
$155,000
Miami Dade College Foundation · Miami, FL · 2022
To create three competitive film prizes at the miami film festival and an artist mentorship program for miami filmmakers featuring renown film directors, cinematographers, and film -score composers.
$152,674
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2022
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.
$151,280
The Regents of the University of California at Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · 2022
To pilot a summer internship program, providing diverse students with equitable compensation across the journalism industry, there by helping to remove the limits on who gets to become a journalist.
$151,250
Esperanza Health Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To transform a series of vacant lots and buildings in kensington, owned by esperanza health center, into activated public spaces through a community-centered design and planning process.
$150,000
Association of the Bar of the City of New York Fund · New York, NY · 2024
To hire an attorney to provide pro bono legal services to local news outlets on business formation, governance and employment law.
$150,000
Bulk Space · Detroit, MI · 2024
To create the bulk media lab offering a series of artist driven workshops, public programs and portable tools to encourage engagement in media + tech in the arts, serving various communities in the north end.
$150,000
Cafa - Third Horizon · Miami, FL · 2024
To support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-amer… read allTo support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-american filmmakers in the us. less
$150,000
Centro De Periodismo Investigativo · San Juan, PR · 2024
To improve access to independent, educational journalistic content for residents of puerto rico and the puerto rican diaspora communities in the continental united states by improving the sustainability and broadening t… read allTo improve access to independent, educational journalistic content for residents of puerto rico and the puerto rican diaspora communities in the continental united states by improving the sustainability and broadening the reach of centro de periodismo investigativo (cpi), an investigative news outlet that has demonstrated journalistic excellence and community impact. less
$150,000
Lincoln Network · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To provide general support to augment lincoln networks nonpartisan technology policy research, convening and communications.
$150,000
San Jose Community Media Access Corp · San Jose, CA · 2024
To support development of a hybrid space open in downtown san jose, which will develop new digital technology innovations in civic engagement.
$150,000
Texas Tribune · Austin, TX · 2024
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.
$150,000
The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth · Boston, MA · 2024
To support the expansion of commonwealth beacon in order to provide better coverage of massachusetts politics.
$150,000
United Way of Greater Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To support united way of central carolinas (uwcc) in building the capacity of resident-led organizations to deliver programming and services in the west side of charlotte.
$150,000
Wesleyan College · Macon, GA · 2024
To reestablish a downtown macon presence for wesleyan college and support new programming in entrepreneurship and leadership development.
$150,000
West Side Clt · Charlotte, NC · 2024
To expand the capacity of charlottes west side community land trust (wsclt) to acquire land and develop affordable housing.
$150,000
Association of the Bar of the City of New York Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To hire an attorney to provide pro bono legal services to local news outlets on business formation, governance and employment law.
$150,000
Association of the Bar of the City of New York Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To hire an attorney to provide pro bono legal services to local news outlets on business formation, governance and employment law.
$150,000
Bme Networks · Hollywood, FL · 2023
To support the smart optimist retreat, a program that brings together a diverse group of up to 20 program officers from leading national foundations with local programs, to create a foundation for future collaborations.
$150,000
Bme Networks · Hollywood, FL · 2023
To support the smart optimist retreat, a program that brings together a diverse group of up to 20 program officers from leading national foundations with local programs, to create a foundation for future collaborations.
$150,000
Bulk Space · Detroit, MI · 2023
To create the bulk media lab offering a series of artist driven workshops, public programs and portable tools to encourage engagement in media + tech in the arts, serving various communities in the north end.
$150,000
Bulk Space · Detroit, MI · 2023
To create the bulk media lab offering a series of artist driven workshops, public programs and portable tools to encourage engagement in media + tech in the arts, serving various communities in the north end.
$150,000
Cafa - Third Horizon · Miami, FL · 2023
To support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-amer… read allTo support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-american filmmakers in the us. less
$150,000
Cafa - Third Horizon · Miami, FL · 2023
To support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-amer… read allTo support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-american filmmakers in the us. less
$150,000
Capital B News · New York, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a black-led news outlet that will produce and distribute public-service journalism for black audiences in local communities.
$150,000
Capital B News · New York, NY · 2023
To support the creation of a black-led news outlet that will produce and distribute public-service journalism for black audiences in local communities.
$150,000
Facts About Cuban Exiles · Miami, FL · 2023
To share and preserve the personal narratives of the cuban exile community through support of the cuban exile archive.
$150,000
Facts About Cuban Exiles · Miami, FL · 2023
To share and preserve the personal narratives of the cuban exile community through support of the cuban exile archive.
$150,000
Historic West End Partners · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To increase historic west end partners organization capacity and maturity in order to serve as a sustainable resident-led hub for commercial and business development in charlottes historic west end.
$150,000
Historic West End Partners · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To increase historic west end partners organization capacity and maturity in order to serve as a sustainable resident-led hub for commercial and business development in charlottes historic west end.
$150,000
Miami Music Project · Miami, FL · 2023
To increase the number of k-12 students across miami-dade county that have access to both basic and advanced musical training.
$150,000
Miami Music Project · Miami, FL · 2023
To increase the number of k-12 students across miami-dade county that have access to both basic and advanced musical training.
$150,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To build miami new drama's organizational capacity through support for casting, staffing, technological upgrades, and the establishment of a cash reserve fund.
$150,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To build miami new drama's organizational capacity through support for casting, staffing, technological upgrades, and the establishment of a cash reserve fund.
$150,000
New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations · New York, NY · 2023
To support the work of the new york public library, in honor of vartan gregorian and his service to informed and engaged communities through libraries and journalism.
$150,000
New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations · New York, NY · 2023
To support the work of the new york public library, in honor of vartan gregorian and his service to informed and engaged communities through libraries and journalism.
$150,000
Storycorps · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support digital efforts around the "one small step" program
$150,000
Storycorps · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To support digital efforts around the "one small step" program
$150,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund at the miami foundation.
$150,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund at the miami foundation.
$150,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To increase the visibility and awareness of the knight first amendment institute among leaders and decision-makers in technology, government policy, and philanthropy.
$150,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To increase the visibility and awareness of the knight first amendment institute among leaders and decision-makers in technology, government policy, and philanthropy.
$150,000
Tubman African American Museum · Macon, GA · 2023
To support general operations for the tubman african american museum inc in honor of september 2023 knight board of trustee visit.
$150,000
Tubman African American Museum · Macon, GA · 2023
To support general operations for the tubman african american museum inc in honor of september 2023 knight board of trustee visit.
$150,000
United Way of Greater Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support united way of central carolinas (uwcc) in building the capacity of resident-led organizations to deliver programming and services in the west side of charlotte.
$150,000
United Way of Greater Charlotte · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To support united way of central carolinas (uwcc) in building the capacity of resident-led organizations to deliver programming and services in the west side of charlotte.
$150,000
West Side Clt · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To expand the capacity of charlottes west side community land trust (wsclt) to acquire land and develop affordable housing.
$150,000
West Side Clt · Charlotte, NC · 2023
To expand the capacity of charlottes west side community land trust (wsclt) to acquire land and develop affordable housing.
$150,000
American Press Institute · Arlington, VA · 2022
To develop, distribute, and scale curriculum and trainings in trust building for journalists and news outlets.
$150,000
Bulk Space · Detroit, MI · 2022
To create the bulk media lab offering a series of artist driven workshops, public programs and portable tools to encourage engagement in media + tech in the arts, serving various communities in the north end.
$150,000
Cafa - Third Horizon · Miami, FL · 2022
To support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-amer… read allTo support core operations, digital capacity, and a new residency program to support third horizons growth from acclaimed film festival and arts collective into a key pipeline for developing caribbean and caribbean-american filmmakers in the us. less
$150,000
Historic West End Partners · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To increase historic west end partners organization capacity and maturity in order to serve as a sustainable resident-led hub for commercial and business development in charlottes historic west end.
$150,000
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2022
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
$150,000
Miami Light Project · Miami, FL · 2022
To build miami light project's organizational capacity through support for a restructuring of programs and staff, a transition to a sustainable space, and the building of cash reserves.
$150,000
Miami Music Project · Miami, FL · 2022
To increase the number of k-12 students across miami-dade county that have access to both basic and advanced musical training.
$150,000
Miami New Drama · Miami Beach, FL · 2022
To build miami new drama's organizational capacity through support for casting, staffing, technological upgrades, and the establishment of a cash reserve fund.
$150,000
Northeast Ohio Center for Choreography · Akron, OH · 2022
To provide core operating support to the national center for choreography housed at the university of akron to solidify the gains the center has made in its operation and enable continued growth of its artistic programm… read allTo provide core operating support to the national center for choreography housed at the university of akron to solidify the gains the center has made in its operation and enable continued growth of its artistic programming. less
$150,000
Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA · 2022
To provide support for research assistance and convening for prof. Eric goldman's how the internet improves humanity project.
$150,000
Sfmade · San Francisco, CA · 2022
To support mfg:sj, the san jose operations of sfmade, to implement programs and advisory services that boost activity and employment, supporting the vitality of areas adjacent to kf public space investments.
$150,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
To support columbia world projects in building a robust transatlantic network of researchers, policymakers and experts to develop nonpartisan research and proposals for digital platform regulation.
$150,000
Theaspeninstituteinc · Washington, DC · 2022
To support research and convening around the future for emerging technologies initiative at aspen digital.
$150,000
United Way of Central Carolinas · Charlotte, NC · 2022
To support united way of central carolinas (uwcc) in building the capacity of resident-led organizations to deliver programming and services in the west side of charlotte.
$150,000
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · 2022
To provide administrative support for the center for communication and civic renewal at the university of wisconsin-madison.
$147,000
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy for young arts, including experimentation, staffing and impact evaluation.
$147,000
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts · Miami, FL · 2023
To support the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy for young arts, including experimentation, staffing and impact evaluation.
$145,000
Memphis Fourth Estate · Memphis, TN · 2023
To support the financial sustainability of the daily memphian, a deeply local, nonprofit news site.