The Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co, Inc. owner of Newsquest Media Group, which publishes regional and local newspapers, websites and magazines across the UK.

Each year it awards grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 to registered charities that "make a lasting difference to communities” within the circulation and/or production area of the 300 Newsquest titles

The funding is intended to support one-off local activities or capital items that benefit a large number of local residents.

The Foundation supports projects which take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighbourhood improvements, economic development, youth development, community problem solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.

The following are some typical examples of grants awarded last year:
• £4,730 for greenhouses and tools at a community garden in Bradford.
• £4,000 to refurbish the kitchen at Chideock village hall in Dorset.
• £5,740 bought medical equipment for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice in Berkshire.
• £3,080 supporting motorcycle and carpentry projects for youth in South London.
• £6,170 to supply hot home meals for the sick and elderly in North London.
• £5,530 for tumble dryers and other equipment at homeless shelters in Lancashire.
• £4,410 for community sports in Hampshire.
• £6,600 paid for theatrical equipment for a community hall in South Wales.

The grants cannot be used for salaries, professional fees or day-to-day running or maintenance costs, general appeals, political or religious objectives, state or privately run schools (other than special needs), hospitals (other than hospices) or projects that do not bring benefits to the local community. Groups that have received an award from the Foundation within the last two years may not apply this year.

Applications must be made to the local newspaper. To find out if they are within the area of eligibility, groups should first visit the Newsquest newspaper title listing to find out if they are located near a Newsquest publication. The application form can be downloaded from the local Newsquest newspaper and must be returned to the local Newsquest newspaper publisher.

The deadline for applications is 9 October 2017 (5pm). Please note this deadline can vary according to the local newspaper, and groups should check their local paper to avoid disappointment.

For more information visit http://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-titles/