Celebration Marks $215 Million-Plus Investment Over 25 Years to Support a Resurgent Motor City DETROIT, Mich (Sept. 8, 2025) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced $19.8 million in new investments to advance Detroit’s arts and tech economy, civic infrastructure and public spaces across the city at a community celebration on Sunday […]
Article · September 8, 2025 by Knight Foundation
With nearly three decades of experience leading local newsrooms, Amalie Nash will lead the foundation’s $632 million journalism portfolio Miami – September 5, 2025 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the appointment of Amalie Nash as vice president of journalism. A veteran newsroom leader and innovator in digital transformation, Nash will […]
Article · September 5, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation, Pivotal, the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, the Schmidt Family Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation call on others to join them in supporting local public radio and television stations after loss of federal funding MIAMI – August 19, 2025 – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Pivotal, the John D. and […]
Article · August 19, 2025 by Knight Foundation
MIAMI (July 30, 2025) – Twenty community leaders from eight cities across the United States (Detroit, Akron, Philadelphia, Miami, Charlotte, San Jose, St. Paul, Macon) have been selected to participate in the 2025-2026 Knight Emerging City Champions fellowship program. Launched in 2015, Knight Emerging City Champions is a fellowship and micro-grant program for young civic […]
Article · July 30, 2025 by Knight Foundation
The Together Project will build on the work of Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, 19th and 21st United States Surgeon General MIAMI (July 28, 2025) – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced funding to support The Together Project, founded in 2025 by the 19th and 21st United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. […]
Article · July 28, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients! The Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards celebrate outstanding investigative and public service reporting in South Florida that exemplifies the ability of local journalism to expose systemic issues, hold power to account and elevate community voices. Founded in 2019 by the Esserman family and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the […]
Article · June 17, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Veteran leader brings five decades of newsroom experience and a deep commitment to high-impact local journalism MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the appointment of Dean Baquet to its board of trustees. With a career spanning five decades in journalism, Baquet brings a wealth of experience to Knight as […]
Article · June 9, 2025 by Knight Foundation
With 15 years of experience advancing solutions to complex societal challenges, Francesca de Quesada Covey will lead Knight’s Community Impact program nationally and across Knight cities Knight veterans take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Insights and John Sands as vice president for Information and Society Miami – May […]
Article · May 22, 2025 by Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation opens applications for Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund MIAMI — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the opening of the latest application cycle for its Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund, a grant opportunity designed to help artists and arts organizations build digital capacity and strengthen their use […]
Article · May 1, 2025 by Knight Foundation
8 80 Cities announces the launch of a new round of applications for the 2025 Knight Emerging City Champions Fellowship program to support young civic innovators with bold ideas to transform their communities TORONTO – 8 80 Cities is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-26 Knight Emerging City Champions (KECC) […]
Article · April 16, 2025 by Knight Foundation
New team to enhance long-term growth and strengthen endowment investment strategy MIAMI – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has taken a significant step in the management of its endowment by bringing investment management and operations in-house and announcing the appointment of Rebecca Carland as chief investment officer and Shanna Charles as director […]
Article · April 7, 2025 by Knight Foundation