Knight Foundation supports informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a more effective democracy. We invest in journalism, the arts and cities.
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Knight Foundation retweeted
27 May 2025
🚨 1 DAY LEFT!
Last chance to apply for the 2025 #KECC program. Late entries won’t be accepted!
Get:
đź’° $5K seed $500 tech
🤝 Peer network
đź“Ť 3-day Toronto studio
Apply by TOMORROW at 11:59 PM EDT:
emergingcitychampions.org/ap…
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22 May 2025
Today we announced new leadership appointments reflecting our commitment to strengthening community engagement, information and technology. 🧵 kf.org/4kn7LfS
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22 May 2025
Knight veterans will also take on new leadership positions: Kelly Jin as vice president for AI and Insights and John Sands as vice president for Information and Society.
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1 May 2025
The Knight Art Tech Expansion Fund is now open for applications! Artists & orgs in Akron, Detroit & Miami can apply for funding to expand their digital capacity.
Info sessions, office hours & app here: kf.org/4cUNw6V
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Knight Foundation retweeted
30 Apr 2025
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
Want to learn more about Knight Emerging City Champions or have some burning questions about the application process? Register for the upcoming info session on May 8 at 1:00PM EDT: ow.ly/vOP850VKNpO
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Knight Foundation retweeted
21 Apr 2025
Thinking of applying to KECC?
âś…18-35
âś…Live in the U.S.
âś…Project in one of the 8 Knight Cities (Akron, Charlotte, Detroit, Macon, Miami, Philadelphia, San Jose, or St. Paul)
We want your bold ideas!đź’ˇ
Apply by May 28th, 2025 ➡️ emergingcitychampions.org/ap…
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16 Apr 2025
🚨 Applications are open for the 2025–26 Knight Emerging City Champions program!
We’re looking for rising civic leaders in 8 Knight cities with a bold idea to improve their community. Sound like you or someone you know? Learn more and apply by May 28 ➡️ kf.org/42h8tFB
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Knight Foundation retweeted
14 Apr 2025
Kudos to Akron where the Summit Lake NorthShore Park groundbreaking last week was front page news! Helmed by Akron Civic Commons inc. convener @TowpathTrail and @KyleKutuchief of @knightfdn, the park is part of the $12 mil revitalization of Summit Lake:
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Knight Foundation retweeted
6 Mar 2025
Plug and Play is launching in its first AI Center of Excellence in San Jose in April, bringing the ecosystem together to support innovation and economic growth! 🚀
Learn more: prn.to/3QHrJFs
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Knight Foundation retweeted
20 Feb 2025
I’m so honored to have been a speaker at this year’s Knight Media Forum. I had the pleasure of sharing my story as a Cuban-American navigating hardships in Miami while discovering the world of journalism.
📸:@knightfdn
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20 Feb 2025
“Three essential elements that fuel our well being: relationships, service and purpose.” @vivek_murthy
Watch the full KMF25 session here: kf.org/3Xc9pYC
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20 Feb 2025
How can we harness artificial intelligence to transform America’s cities for the better? @GoldsmithOnGov led a conversation with @dpatil & @MattMahanSJ on how AI can break barriers & enhance government services.
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Knight Foundation retweeted
20 Feb 2025
"There are some debts in life you can never pay back, so you pay them forward." — @vivek_murthy
At @knightfdn’s #KMF25, former Surgeon General @vivek_murthy reflected on the debt to his immigrant parents — a powerful reminder that gratitude isn’t just felt, it’s acted upon.
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20 Feb 2025
Jay Graber, CEO of @Bluesky joined @mwadsworth on the #KMF25 stage for a timely conversation on the social network’s rapid growth, unique algorithm and how journalists can leverage it effectively.
Watch the full conversation here: kf.org/419MKgK
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20 Feb 2025
A standout KMF25 session with @JameelJaffer on the state of civic institutions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Panelist @vu_chancellor: “I started July 1, 2020, thinking that would be my biggest challenge—not quite. Being a university president is a great job, and right now, it matters more than ever. We embrace the challenge.”
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19 Feb 2025
Are content creators the new bloggers of the 2020s? As influencers gain trust as news sources, KMF25 brought together @katmatsa, @BeccaFarsace, @mayerjoy & @lizkellynelson to discuss how creators are gaining news audiences by building trust & engagement ⬇️
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19 Feb 2025
“There are days where I miss having an editor. I make mistakes that are out there and it hurts me. But it also allows me to say to the audience that I messed up, and it’s a moment to build trust and learn.” - @BeccaFarsace
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19 Feb 2025
"Trust is complex. There is a lack of trust in institutional media, and distrust in government, academia and science. With news influencers, there is a personal connection, uniqueness, people feel they are getting news and information that they can’t get elsewhere." - @katmatsa
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