The New Americans Campaign will expand access to U.S. naturalization services for legal permanent residents in communities across the country. (September 17, 2021) – United States citizenship is one of the key pillars in achieving full participation in societies where immigrants live and work. To help immigrants participate more fully in civic life — a […]
Four Miami-based public and private organizations will increase local tech entrepreneurship and continue to build a sense of community among tech talent, with a $510,000 investment from Knight Foundation. (Miami, FL) — Miami continues its growth into an international tech hub, attracting world-class companies and talent at a faster pace than ever. To further drive […]
An Open Letter from the NetGain Partnership On the evening of Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Facebook abruptly shut down the accounts of a group of New York University researchers from Cybersecurity for Democracy, a project whose Ad Observer browser extension has done pathbreaking work tracking political ads and the spread of misinformation on the social media company’s platform. In […]
Local nonprofit NewTown Macon intends to provide loans and training for women and members of the Black community to start businesses and create jobs. MACON – Aug. 4, 2021 — To expand Black and women-owned business in Macon’s urban core, NewTown Macon will distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color […]
Jim Brady will be VP/Journalism Heidi Barker will be VP/Communications and Chief DEI Officer MIAMI — Aug. 3, 2021 — Digital news leader Jim Brady will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as Vice President/Journalism. Heidi Barker, a former NBC Network News producer turned corporate communications executive, will be Knight’s new Vice President/Communications […]
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 […]
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 […]