Knight Foundation taps news media trailblazer Maribel Perez Wadsworth as new president and CEO
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Wadsworth to succeed Alberto Ibargüen, who announced his retirement in March 2023 after 18 years leading the foundation.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces 75 Grants Totaling $4 Million
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The foundation announced grants totaling $4 million to community media-makers, journalism, film and digital equity projects with an emphasis on supporting projects led by underrepresented communities and with a commitment to justice.
Code for America to strengthen local tech Brigade chapters with support from Knight Foundation
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Knight Foundation announced their latest commitment of $1 million to help Code for America Brigades in cities where Knight operates — including Philadelphia — to build sustainable business models for civic technology.
Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
$2.5 million Philadelphia COVID-19 Community Information Fund to provide support for coronavirus news and information needs
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The new collaborative fund was created to ensure that communities in the Philadelphia area have access to reliable news and information throughout and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Ellen Hwang Will Lead Knight Foundation Investments in Philadelphia
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Ellen Hwang will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia.
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
The Philadelphia Foundation Announces On The Table Philly “Activate” Mini-Grants
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The Philadelphia Foundation announced 43 projects selected for $1,000 “Activate” mini-grants to help transform ideas generated during last year’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that will improve the Greater Philadelphia region.
$50,000 in Grants To Be Awarded Through On the Table Philly
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation will award up to $50,000 in grants to help transform ideas generated during November 8th’s On the Table Philly into tangible initiatives that improve the Greater Philadelphia Region.
On the Table Philly returns for 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are once again partnering to bring On the Table to Greater Philadelphia.
Knight Foundation gives $4M for citywide conversation about park over I-95
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A newly funded citywide public engagement campaign will be designed to give all Philadelphians a chance to shape plans for a new waterfront park over I-95 at Penn's Landing.
Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces
Thursday, May 24, 2018
In this post, Knight Foundation's Patrick Morgan reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement.
As city waits on soda tax ruling, private sector pours on support for Rebuild
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Knight Foundation's $3.28 million grant to the Fairmount Park Conservancy to bolster residents' engagement in the city’s changing public spaces is "riding the wave" of Rebuild.
The Funders’ Network announces Partners for Places grantees
Monday, November 6, 2017
Eleven cities across the United States will receive nearly a million dollars for sustainability efforts that largely benefit low-income neighborhoods.
Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model
Monday, October 2, 2017
The National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference highlights the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Friday, September 22, 2017
Supported by a record $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, Philadelphia launched a high-profile, mayor-backed, seven-year, $500 million initiative called “Rebuild” to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.
Philadelphia’s Placing a $500 Million Bet on Play
Monday, September 11, 2017
As the City's Rebuild initiative lays the groundwork for a major investment in rec centers, parks and libraries, two neighborhoods offer a road map to getting this overhaul right.
Philly dominates Knight Cities Challenge … again
Monday, June 12, 2017
For the third consecutive year, Philadelphia has dominated the Knight Cities Challenge, winning more than $1 million out of $5 million in urban-revitalization grants that the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation offers annually to 26 cities.
About Rebuild Philadelphia
Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is Mayor Jim Kenney’s visionary seven year, $500 million initiative to invest in neighborhood parks, recreation centers and libraries in the City of Philadelphia.