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Knight Foundation provides social investment to support democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns.
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A mission-driven foundation with a multi-domain funding approach (journalism, communities, arts, information) and a history of long-term investments, emergency funding, and programmatic initiatives (e.g., Knight Emerging City Champions, Knight Research Network, Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards) aimed at strengthening democracy and community vitality in American cities.
Not explicitly stated for most programs; some initiatives imply rapid deployment (emergency funding) while others follow typical grant/award cycles (e.g., annual journalism awards, fellowship programs).
Knight Foundation invests over $6 million in East San José with a historic grant for La Placita at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
Twenty Knight Emerging City Champions selected for a fellowship program to help build vibrant, resilient and connected communities.
Foundations commit $36.5 million in emergency funding to protect public media in vulnerable communities.
With Knight Foundation support, Dr. Vivek Murthy launches The Together Project to combat loneliness and rebuild social connection.
2025 recipients announced for the Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards.
A philanthropic foundation that funds journalism, arts and culture, information and media democracy research, and supports community initiatives in American cities.
Nonprofits, journalism and media organizations, arts and cultural groups, libraries, civic entities and researchers operating in American cities and towns.
Provides targeted funding across multiple interconnected domains (journalism, arts, information, and community development) with a history of long-term investments, emergency support, and programmatic initiatives to strengthen democracy and community vitality.
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