New initiative will advance park as a regional hub for residents and visitors Contact: Roshni Neslage, Communications Officer, Knight Foundation, 305.908.2623, [email protected] SAN JOSE, CALIF. — January 22, 2020 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a new three-year initiative to support the redevelopment of the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, advancing the […]
Application deadline: January 31, 2020 The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is seeking applicants for a paid internship opportunity. More internship opportunities will be posted as they become available. The selected intern will spend 10 weeks (typically June 1 to Aug. 7) in Miami. Note that Knight Foundation cannot pay for housing or […]
Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, [email protected] Nov. 20, 2019 — Five arts institutions will share nearly $750,000 in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for experimental projects that explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive experiences. From a virtual reality experience […]
Americans’ Perceptions of the Value and Financial Future of Local News Learn more about the report, “Putting a Price Tag on Local News” by reading this blog post by John Sands, Knight Foundation director for learning and impact and watching the panel discussion, embedded below. For more, listen to “Out of the Echo Chamber,” a […]
Open call seeks ideas that find new ways to collect and use data to build stronger, thriving and more engaged communities, now through Dec. 13. MIAMI — November 13, 2019 — The John S. and James. L. Knight Foundation today opened a call for ideas that explore how the widespread digital collection of data can […]
Mecklenburg County, Knight Foundation kick off funding for $135 million initiative to improve lives and strengthen community through libraries Image: Rendering of new Main Library design. Design Architect: Snøhetta; Architect of Record: Clark Nexsen; Rendering: LMNB Copyright: Snøhetta Charlotte, NC – November 7, 2019 – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation today unveiled the design of a new, technology-forward […]
Funding will help universities, think tanks and advocacy groups fill gaps in research needed by federal policymakers and other decision-makers Contact: Lauren Dickinson, Communications Officer, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 305.908.2694, [email protected] MIAMI — Nov. 3, 2019 —The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced more than $3.5 million in funding […]
Learn more about the report’s key findings in this article on Knight Foundation’s blog. Local news media are a cornerstone of democracy in the United States. They help keep residents informed of the significant issues facing their cities, towns and nearby areas; hold political and civic leaders accountable for their actions; and foster a sense of community […]
