The Gannett Foundation serves those communities in which Gannett Co., Inc., has a local daily newspaper, broadcast station or cable TV operation. The program makes contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations to improve the education, health and advancement of the people who live in Gannett communities. The contributions are our way of helping to improve the quality of life and addressing the most pressing community issues.

How to Apply:
If your organization is located in a community in which Gannett does business, and your program serves primarily the local population, you may apply.

These general guidelines are designed to serve more than 100 Gannett-served communities. Each local operation establishes its own priorities, depending upon local needs, and may have additional guidelines and restrictions.

Please submit your proposal to Jeff Dudley, 13WMAZ Director of Marketing and Promotion, by the 15th of February and August to allow time for the local review process.

Deadlines & Timeline:
Your proposal must contain the following information:

completed Grant Application Form

IRS letter of determination for 501(c)3 tax exemption

one-page project budget, and an organizational budget

needs statement (to include the following information)

objectives of the project to be funded

whether the project is new or ongoing

constituency to be served

community and volunteer involvement

sustainability statement

your organization's qualifications to carry out the project

how the project will be evaluated

plans for continued funding of the project, if applicable

list of other funding sources, committed and applied for

pertinent recent publications may also be included

What We Do Not Fund:
Like many donors, we receive many more requests than we can fund. As a result, contributions will not be considered for the following purposes:

individuals;

organizations not determined by the IRS to be tax-exempt under §501(c)(3)

national or regional organizations unless their programs address specific local community needs ;

programs or initiatives where the primary purpose is the promotion of religious doctrine or tenets;

elementary or secondary schools (except to provide special initiatives or programs not provided by regular school budgets);

political action or legislative advocacy groups or voter registration drives;

endowment funds;

multiple-year pledge campaigns;

medical or other research organizations;

organizations located in or benefiting nations other than the U.S. and its territories;

fraternal groups, athletic teams, bands, veterans' organizations, volunteer firefighters or similar groups.