We are social investors who support a more effective 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 where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.
Community Impact
Apply now! The Knight Emerging City Champions program is accepting applications for 2025
Supporting young civic innovators with bold ideas to transform their communities
Apply now! The Knight Emerging City Champions program is accepting applications for 2025
What We Fund
We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and in the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.
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Community Impact
Charlene Bradley joins Knight Foundation as Program Director in St. Paul, bringing expertise in community development and strategic leadership
Charlene Bradley joins Knight Foundation as Program Director in St. Paul, bringing expertise in community development and strategic leadership