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Apply: News Challenge on Libraries

The second Knight News Challenge on Libraries is now open. Applicants have until March 21 to submit an idea that addresses the question: How might libraries serve 21st century information needs?

Journalism

Lessons from the Local News Lab

The Knight-supported Local News Lab initiative from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation shares insights on building a sustainable, collaborative news ecosystem in New Jersey.

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Knight Arts Challenge opens April 4

The Knight Arts Challenge opens April 4, offering a share of $8 million for the best ideas in the arts that authentically reflect Miami, Detroit, St. Paul and Akron.

Media Innovation

11 prototype projects win funding

Eleven new media and information projects receive funding from the Knight Prototype Fund

Community and National Initiatives

158 finalists in Knight Cities Challenge

158 finalists move forward out of more than 4,500 entries in the second Knight Cities Challenge. We will announce the winners this spring.

Philanthropy

Using the Internet for social good

The NetGain partnership, consisting of Knight and four other foundations, announced $1.25 million in new support for projects that explore how technology can advance the public interest.

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We fund ideas …from people with the vision, tenacity, courage, know-how, and commitment to discovery to see them through.

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Arts

We seek to weave the arts into the fabric of communities to engage and inspire the people living in them. We believe shared cultural experiences contribute to a sense of place and communal identity.

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Communities

We invest in civic innovators who help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity and create a culture of engagement.

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Journalism

We support people and organizations committed to advancing excellence in journalism and informing people in communities of all sizes through experimentation, innovation and leadership.

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Media Innovation

We support projects that seek to improve how we create, share and use information essential to communities by providing early-stage funding for experimentation and growth.

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- 6/4/2015
- Publication
Why Millennials Don't Vote for Mayor
- 4/21/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Building Community Through Innovation in the Arts
- 4/8/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Gaining Ground: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability
- 3/15/2015
- Publication
Assessing Civic Tech: Case Studies and Resources for Tracking Outcomes
- 2/19/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Above and Beyond: Looking at the Future of Journalism Education
- 2/17/2015
- Publication
- - Evaluation
Livable Cities
- 12/11/2014
- Publication
The Future of the Open Internet: Decoding the Net Neutrality Debate
- 12/2/2014
- Publication
- - Evaluation
The Magic of College Hill
- 11/19/2014
- Publication
Constant Training: New Normal or Missed Opportunity?
- 10/1/2014
- Publication
- - Evaluation
10 Lessons from the Knight Foundation Giving Day Initiative