Foundation Sponsors Contests to Further Its Mission

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, in Miami, has developed four competitions to promote journalism, foster arts and culture, and support neighborhood development. While each of the contest-like programs operates somewhat differently, they all solicit ideas from the public or others on how Knight should spend its grant money. Each is scheduled to operate for a five-year period.

The Knight News Challenge. The foundation's flagship effort started in 2007 with $25-million to

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