NewTown Macon and the Historic Macon Foundation will increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb County by building new rental units and renovating existing ones with investments from Macon-Bibb County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a matching grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant announcement was made on Monday, July […]
Twenty-six newsrooms will receive $20,000 grants to deploy the publishing solution of their choice, in second year of Knight initiative MIAMI — June 30, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the second set of recipients from its $2 million, three-year initiative to strengthen digital publishing solutions in newsrooms. This year, 26 […]
A $1.2 million investment in several digital engagement initiatives is helping connect the people of Charlotte and build a more inclusive community. In an increasingly connected world, technology can serve as an effective tool to strengthen civic engagement. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has committed more than $1.2 million in digital inclusion, […]
Knight Foundation investment ushers in model for innovation, impact and community engagement (June 28, 2021) — A powerful partnership of industry leaders today announced The Palace Project, a transformational, library-centered platform for digital content and services. The Palace Project, with a $5 million award from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to LYRASIS, and in […]
On July 1, 2021, Knight Foundation will launch the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge. The open call will support the best ideas for the arts and is open to artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit and Miami. Learn more about the Knight Arts Challenge here. Para una versión de las preguntas frecuentes en español, haz […]
El 1 de julio del 2021, Knight Foundation lanzará el 2021 Knight Arts Challenge. La iniciativa busca apoyar las mejores ideas para las artes y está abierta a artistas y organizaciones de arte en las ciudades de Akron, Detroit y Miami. Aprenda mais sobre el Knight Arts Challenge aqui. Aplicacion ¿Cuándo comienza el periodo de […]
Local artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply by submitting their best ideas for the arts from July 1 to 31. Akron, OH (June 21, 2021) – Artists and arts organizations across Akron have adopted their practices to connect with audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the innovation and creativity they have shown, […]
Local artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply by submitting their best ideas for the arts from July 1 to 31. DETROIT (June 21, 2021) – Artists and arts organizations across Detroit have adopted their practices to connect with audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the innovation and creativity they have shown, Knight […]
Local artists and arts organizations are encouraged to apply by submitting their best ideas for the arts from July 1-31. MIAMI (June 21, 2021) – Artists and arts organizations across South Florida have adopted their practices to connect with audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on this commitment to innovation and creativity, Knight Foundation is launching […]
June 16, 2021 by Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Knight Foundation
Microsoft, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Reporters Committee team up to provide legal help to local journalists; Project funded by Knight Foundation seeks to expand Protecting Journalists Pro Bono Program Microsoft, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, are joining forces to develop a national pro bono media […]
Knight New Work winners share $300,000 in additional funding. MIAMI – June 2, 2021- Nine Miami artists, many of them using multimedia to connect with audiences during the pandemic, will share $300,000 in additional funding for projects conceived as part of Knight New Work 2020. One of the areas most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic […]