The investments will boost Akron’s civic and economic growth by transforming the University of Akron’s Polsky Building into a downtown asset and strengthening steady state funding for arts organizations that support local artists. AKRON, OH — As Akron continues its evolution into a vibrant community with a thriving downtown, the John S. and James L. […]
Article · September 12, 2022 by Knight Foundation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Knight Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Initiative is a multi-year collaborative effort between the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon, Cityfi, the cities of Detroit, Pittsburgh, and San José, and Miami-Dade County (the “cohort”) to pilot and learn about automated mobility technologies today to shape the future of deployment tomorrow. The four […]
Article · September 5, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Pilot projects showed autonomous delivery can be safely and successfully deployed in controlled environments, but much more than smart tech is needed for broader adoption in U.S. cities MIAMI, FLORIDA – Pilot projects supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation testing the use of autonomous delivery robots in four U.S. cities found […]
Article · September 5, 2022 by Knight Foundation
With a new investment from Knight Foundation, ISeeChange is using artificial intelligence to provide better data on the impacts of climate change to inform how Miami approaches the issue Miami, Fla. — ISeeChange, an engagement platform that empowers communities to collect data on flooding, heat, pollution and potential local solutions, is leveraging a $685,000 investment […]
Article · August 11, 2022 by Knight Foundation
A top FedEx executive, the co-founder of a South Florida investment firm and the managing director of an L.A. venture capital firm will be joining Knight’s Board of Trustees. MIAMI – Three business leaders, who have contributed greatly to their communities, are joining the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The […]
Article · July 26, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Twenty-five newsrooms will receive $20,000 grants to deploy an improved publishing solution, in third year of Knight initiative in partnership with News Revenue Hub MIAMI — July 19, 2022 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced the third set of recipients from its $2 million, three-year initiative, Sustainable Publishing Solutions (SPS), […]
Article · July 19, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions When will the application period open and close? Monday, July 18 to Monday, August 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Who is eligible? Individual artists, artist collectives and arts organizations of all artistic genres are eligible to apply. Individuals must be based in South Florida, or have direct ties to the area. Does […]
Article · July 18, 2022 by Knight Foundation
¿Cuándo abrirá el periodo de aplicación, y cuándo cierra? Las solicitudes se aceptarán desde el lunes 18 de julio hasta el lunes 29 de agosto a las 11.59 p.m. EST. ¿Quiénes son elegibles? Artistas individuales, colectivos de artistas y organizaciones de arte pueden aplicar. Los artistas tienen que estar basados en el sur de la […]
Article · July 18, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Ki lè enskripsyon ap ouvè epi ki lè l ap fèmen? Soti lendi 18 jiyè rive lendi 29 out a 11:59 diswa nan lè zòn lès Etazini. Ki moun ki elijib? Atis endividyèl, atis an gwoup, òganizasyon atistik tout fòm atizay, yo tout elijib pou yo enskri. Chak moun dwe rete nan Sid Florid, oubyen […]
Article · July 18, 2022 by Knight Foundation
Knight New Work 2022 will invest in innovative works by South Florida artists, collectives and arts organizations that use technology to create and disseminate art, and enhance the way it’s experienced. MIAMI – July 18, 2022 – Art practitioners are leveraging new and emerging technology to create works that serve broader audiences and produce positive […]
Article · July 18, 2022 by Knight Foundation
May 25, 2022 — TechCongress, a nonpartisan initiative that places early and mid-career technologists as advisers to members of Congress, will expand tech expertise on Capitol Hill thanks to a $2.5 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. How it works Through its Congressional Innovation Fellowship, TechCongress pairs early and mid-career […]
Article · May 25, 2022 by Knight Foundation