The Gannett Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by Gannett Co., Inc.   Through its Community Grant Program, Gannett Foundation supports nonprofit activities in the communities in which Gannett does business.  They contribute to a variety of charitable causes  including:

• education,
• neighborhood improvement,
• community problem-solving,
• assistance to the disadvantaged,
• environmental conservation, and
• cultural enrichment).

The average grant amount is in the $1,000 to $5,000 range. The Foundation considers grant applications twice a year.  Please submit your proposal to the contact at the daily newspaper or television station in your area by February 16th or August 17th. Some locations have earlier deadlines, and they are listed in the Grant Contact list.