The High Line Network and Miami’s Underline will use Knight’s support to advance key initiatives devoted to revitalizing public spaces through the power of technology March 15, 2022 — MIAMI — Technology innovations to design public spaces that better serve communities are heading to cities across America, thanks to investments of more than $1 million […]
New Gallup/Knight Foundation survey of 10,000 Americans finds that attitudes are shaped by a spectrum of issues when considering tech platforms’ and the government’s role—if any—in addressing key policy questions WASHINGTON – The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup released a new report today that finds Americans attitudes go beyond partisanship when it […]
Eight organizations will use technology and open data to boost community engagement and enhance public services (March 8, 2022) – To help build more engaged communities, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing over $4 million in eight organizations that use technology and data to develop and apply smart city strategies. The […]
The Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, administered by United States Artists, seeks to establish new channels of support for artists through unrestricted funding to support their work, while also building a network of practitioners and professionals in the field to new opportunities for collaboration in Knight communities and beyond. We’re proud to present the 2022 […]
The 2022 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship awards five artists $50,000 each; launches second edition of Shift Space essays on art and media (MIAMI, FL––March 2, 2022) The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today the recipients of the 2022 Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship, an initiative that supports artists working with innovative […]
Knight Foundation and local partners are matching County and City ARPA funds to strengthen Miami Dade College’s technology programs, boost Miami’s talent pipeline and meet growing community demand for careers in tech. Miami, Feb. 23, 2022 – As Miami continues positioning itself as a major international technology hub, Miami Dade College (MDC) will expand its […]
With Knight’s commitment of over $4 million, legacy publishers and startup networks will become more financially sustainable to better serve communities of color Feb. 21, 2022 – MIAMI – On the eve of the 15th annual Knight Media Forum, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announces an investment of more than $4 million […]
San Jose, CA – CreaTV San José announced today that a $1 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will be used to support development of Open San José, a new state-of-the-art facility that will feature hybrid spaces for virtual and physical events, including rehearsals, film screenings, community forums and educational […]
Latest study from Knight Foundation’s Free Expression Research Series shows students strongly value the right to free expression despite growing unease about the state of campus speech MIAMI — January 25, 2022 — A new study from the Knight Free Expression (KFX) Research Series shows that most college students in America strongly value free speech […]
Landmark survey by Knight Foundation and Ipsos reveals where Americans agree and disagree on free speech and the First Amendment. MIAMI — January 6, 2022 — On the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, a new study provides unprecedented insights into how Americans perceive and experience their First Amendment rights. The study shows that […]
Launched in June, the 2021 Knight Arts Challenge sought the best ideas for the arts from individual artists and arts organizations in Akron, Detroit and Miami. Knight Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Challenge in Detroit — 14 artists and arts organizations that will share more than $1 million to bring their innovative ideas […]