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Fact-checking the 2016 election

PolitiFact will fact-check information the 2016 presidential candidates post to the Medium publishing platform with new support from Knight Foundation.

Journalism

Advancing virtual reality storytelling

A collaboration between FRONTLINE, the public affairs documentary series, and the Emblematic Group, a virtual reality startup, will develop new methods and principles for immersive journalistic storytelling.

Libraries

Connections in unexpected places

Pop-up media centers known as Idea Boxes are connecting Detroiters with information, Internet access and more in unexpected places.

Entrepreneurship

PowerMoves to launch in Miami

PowerMoves, a New Orleans nonprofit that promotes inclusiveness in the tech industry, will expand its model to Miami with Knight support.

Community and National Initiatives

15 projects engage San Jose

With $1 million in Knight support, 15 projects will engage residents in community life to help retain talented people in the city.

Community and National Initiatives

3 projects connecting Charlotte

Three projects in Charlotte, N.C, will receive a total of $4.3 million for civic space projects and initiatives to increase engagement among residents.

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We seek to weave the arts into the fabric of communities to engage and inspire the people living in them. We believe shared cultural experiences contribute to a sense of place and communal identity.

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We invest in civic innovators who help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement.

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Journalism

We support people and organizations committed to advancing excellence in journalism and informing people in communities of all sizes through experimentation, innovation and leadership.

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We support projects that seek to improve how we create, share and use information essential to communities by providing early-stage funding for experimentation and growth.

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Publications

- 6/4/2015
- Publication
Why Millennials Don't Vote for Mayor
- 4/21/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Building Community Through Innovation in the Arts
- 4/8/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Gaining Ground: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability
- 3/15/2015
- Publication
Assessing Civic Tech: Case Studies and Resources for Tracking Outcomes
- 2/19/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Above and Beyond: Looking at the Future of Journalism Education
- 2/17/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Livable Cities
- 12/11/2014
- Publication
The Future of the Open Internet: Decoding the Net Neutrality Debate
- 12/2/2014
- Publication
- - Evaluation
The Magic of College Hill
- 11/19/2014
- Publication
Constant Training: New Normal or Missed Opportunity?
- 10/1/2014
- Publication
- - Evaluation
10 Lessons from the Knight Foundation Giving Day Initiative

In The News

- 12/28/2015
- In the news
New Year's Eve for lightweights: A dozen ways to celebrate without losing sleep
- 12/28/2015
- In the news
Main Street launches pilot program
- 12/23/2015
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A look back at this year's biggest advances in analytics
- 12/22/2015
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Rubell Family Collection welcomes attention by Senate Finance Committee
- 12/21/2015
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New Mariachi Academy is a positive outlet for Homestead youth
- 12/21/2015
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"Training Hospital" Approach to Training Journalists at MTSU
- 12/20/2015
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Donna’s Detroit: Soup kitchen kids learn Suzuki violin
- 12/19/2015
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Knight Foundation Awards $4.3 Million to Charlotte Nonprofits
- 12/18/2015
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With Knight Foundation support, PowerMoves program to launch in Miami
- 12/18/2015
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What The Guardian learned from its first WhatsApp live chat