Internet Archive
Bringing TV news footage to the public
The Internet Archive is expanding its research library to make hundreds of thousands of U.S. television news programs readily available to the public.
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ArtPlace America
New support for creative placemaking
ArtPlace America, a nationwide collaboration that puts arts at the heart of community revitalization, announces new support for creative placemaking.
Miami
66 finalists in Knight Arts Challenge
Spanning from Broward to the Florida Keys, many of the finalists are small projects and organizations representing the diversity of South Florida
BMe Leadership
Black men reshape communities
Black men from all walks of life received a combined $600,000 to advance their community-building work as winners of the BMe Leadership Award.
San Jose
Silicon Valley leaders talk big challenges
Leaders from philanthropy, government and the arts share what they see as San Jose/Silicon Valley's greatest assets and biggest challenges.
Knight Community Information Challenge
Funding for community information
The Knight Community Information Challenge, which offers matching funding to community and place-based foundations for news and information projects, is now accepting applications.
Meet Our Grantees
Theatre Macon Inc.
To support the production of "Our Stories, Our Lives: The African American Experience", a performance that will provide much needed opportunities for local African American actors and bring a more diverse audience to Theatre Macon's community
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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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Internet Archive to bring TV news footage to the public
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50 Black men honored for reshaping their communities with BMe Leadership Award
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66 finalists named in Miami Knight Arts Challenge
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Benevolent, crowd funding site for low income people in need, to expand to 3 cities
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TurboVote to modernize voting experience for all Americans with Knight Foundation funding
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National contest offers community foundations funds for local information projects
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43 Ideas for the Philadelphia arts receive more than $2 million in funding
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New program funded to measure media impact and audience engagement
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Detroit steps up, takes Knight Arts Challenge in record numbers
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Philadelphians gain greater access to digital literacy classes, affordable high-speed Internet and low-cost computers
Knight Blog
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Measuring what matters
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Five things you need to know about the Knight Community Information Challenge
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Hundreds of thousands of TV news broadcasts on one website
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ArtPlace announces new funding to 44 U.S. communities
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Floodlight uses stories and data to advance community change
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Civic engagement increases with news and information projects, funders find
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Finding opportunities and addressing needs in Silicon Valley’s capital
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Insights and info on applying to the Knight Community Information Challenge
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50 ordinary men doing extraordinary things for our communities
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Community Foundations test mobile to inform residents
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See the work of #placemaking unfold— find out how it can benefit #communities http://t.co/W151B6cvJ2 #arts v @ArtPlaceAmerica #artplace
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How to use #evaluation to deliver better programs & promote greater effectiveness within organizations http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG
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New volunteer updates for #Moore #OKC tornado victims. Find out how to help http://t.co/cFwUDkP3tE v @recovers_org
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More than 80% of #nonprofit leaders believe demonstrating impact via performance measurement is a top priority http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG #eval
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Matching donations with need after natural disasters @recovers_org http://t.co/afjwoBJeIX v @MarketplaceAPM #OKC #Moore
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As 6/1 deadline approaches in Knight's Community Info Challenge, here's what you need to know before you apply: http://t.co/DEWFQrexxW
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.@MercerYou awarded @ArtPlaceAmerica grant to fund Tattnall Square project http://t.co/VsHJnd7B1N v @knightmacon #artplace #arts
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Measure what matters in #philanthropy: develop metrics, prioritize collection & build shared culture http://t.co/NVfPXZMqGG v @mayurhpatel
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A better search & user experience around TV clips: @NiemanLab on how @internetarchive plans to grow its catalog http://t.co/BmyALFq5VA
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Interactive #storytelling with @Zeega: don't miss a digital tools tutorial via @newsu 5/23 at 2pm ET http://t.co/Xc2EyhKpxA #nuwebinar
Publications
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Bright Spots in Community Engagement
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O, Miami: How A Festival Infused A City With Poetry
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Case studies: How four community information projects went from idea to impact
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Financial Oversight Lessons
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Connected Citizens Detroit: A Snapshot of Civic Engagement
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Ushahidi Kenya Evaluation: Case Studies
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Building the Arts in Miami
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Digital Citizenship
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How people get local news and information in different communities
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Experiments in Media Innovation: A Look at the 2009 Knight News Challenge Winners
In The News
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O Cinema to open outdoor movie theater in Wynwood
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Internet Archive gets huge boost from Knight Foundation
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From Cronkite to Couric: Internet Archive gets $1 million to expand TV news collection
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Sisters, once tornado victims, create social media for Moore
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National voting rights project wins SPJ first amendment award
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Hattie Mae Williams, Knight Arts Finalist, wants to perform at venetian Pool, Marine Stadium
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Cannonball Miami brings L.A. artists here to create work and make waves
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Knight Arts Challenge finalist MOCA hopes to celebrate "Nollywood"
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IRS foot-dragging on tax-exempt status is stifling nonprofit investigative journalism
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How J-schools are helping students develop entrepreneurial journalism skills