The Brown Institute announces new programs and grants The Brown Institute for Media Innovation, a collaboration between Columbia Journalism School and Stanford Engineering, announce the winners of its inaugural “Impact Grants.” The Brown Institute announces new programs and grants July 22, 2021 By Stanford School of Engineering and Columbia Journalism School staff A screenshot of a digital audience cheering with emojis for journalist Crystal Niebla at Local Live(s), one of the grantees. | Courtesy, Local Live(s) The Brown Institute for Media Innovation is pleased to announce the winners of its inaugural “Impact Grants,” a new award for technology and media entrepreneurs affiliated with the Institute looking to scale commercial enterprises or not-for-profit ventures.