Newsroom: News Releases

The latest news about our work at The McKnight Foundation.

• McKnight approves over $14 million in fourth-quarter 2012 grantmaking

  January 4, 2013 - The McKnight Foundation awarded 124 grants totaling $14,332,000 to 115 organizations in its fourth-quarter 2012 grantmaking.

• News: Southeast Asia Grantee Perception Survey

  ​December 14, 2012 - McKnight releases executive summary of the 2011 Philanthropic Initiative's survey of grantees in our Southeast Asia focus area.

• News: McKnight and HousingLink announce 2011 housing baseline measures

  ​December 21, 2012 - McKnight and HousingLink release fourth iteration of Minnesota Baseline Housing Measures report.

• News: U of M Research: Locating employers near transitways yields the most economic benefits

  ​November 29, 2012 - U of M releases a research summary to accompany a September 2012 transit-related study showing that encouraging employers to locate near transitways is important for the region’s economic future.

• Position Announcement - Program and Policy Officer, Education and Learning

  ​November 27, 2012 - McKnight has contracted with K12 Search Group to conduct search for Education & Learning policy and program officer.

• News Release: McKnight honors artists selected for fellowships and residencies in 30th year of fellowships program

  ​October 29, 2012 — The McKnight Foundation will honor 45 artists and ensembles selected for 2012-2013 McKnight artist fellowships and residencies at a private reception this month.

• News Release: McKnight approves over $15 million in third quarter 2012 grantmaking

  September 21, 2012 - McKnight approves over $15 Million in third quarter, including support for community development in Duluth and pre-K to 3rd grade outcomes statewide.

• News: Case Study: Into the Fray

  September 18, 2012 - McKnight-funded case study details early learning investment impact 

• News Release: Virginia McKnight Binger Awards in Human Service honor six outstanding Minnesotans

  August 24, 2012 - McKnight names 2012 Human Service award recipients, working to improve the lives of others.

• News Release: AIA Minnesota and McKnight announce the inaugural recipient of the Affordable Housing Design Award

  August 16, 2012 - Cermak Rhoades Architects wins new award recognizing innovative, high-quality designs for affordable housing.

• News Release: Arts Midwest selects 15 arts organizations to participate in intensive training and mentorship program

  July 9, 2012 - McKnight-supported ArtsLab, a program of Arts Midwest, today announces that 15 arts organizations were selected to participate in an intensive two-year leadership and strategic management program.

• News Release: McKnight approves over $8 million in second quarter of 2012

  June 21, 2012 - McKnight's 2nd-quarter approved grants.

• News Release: McKnight announces over $3 million in three new grants to increase literacy by third grade

  ​June 14, 2012 - McKnight expands efforts to improve literacy in new partnerships with three schools

• News Release: City artists in residence to bring creative placemaking to St. Paul's public agencies, thanks to ArtPlace grant

  June 12, 2012 - ArtPlace releases 47 grants supporting creative placemaking initiatives in 33 communities nationwide

• News Release: McKnight hires three staff

  June 8, 2012