Corporate Giving & Grants

Overview:

Many TV and newspaper outlets nationwide are run by Gannett Co., Inc. The Gannett Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations in communities served by Gannet Co., Inc. Community Action Grants are meant to support education, as well as diverse types of environmental and economic improvements. 

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Deadline:

Applications are accepted twice a year, once in mid to late February and mid to late August. 

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Funding Priorities:

Education 

• Consumer Education 

• Place-based Education 

• Youth Development 

 

Environment 

• Conservation 

• Environmental Health 

• Gardening/Composting 

• Habitats/Ecosystems 

• Litter 

• Nature Awareness 

• Plants 

• Pollution 

• Sustainability 

• Team-building/Problem-solving 

• Trees/Forests 

• Water 

• Neighborhood Improvement 

 

Economic 

• Economic Development 

 

Other 

• Cultural Enrichment 

• Disadvantaged Populations Assistance 

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Geographic Location:

Currently, Gannett Co., Inc. serves the Asheville area of NC.

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Grant Size:

The average grant amount is between $1,000 - $5,000.

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Requirements:

Proposals should be submitted to the TV or newspaper station contact in your area. 

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Asheville Citizen Times 

14 O Henry Ave. 

Asheville, NC 28801 

 

Contact: Lynn Spearman 

spearman@greenvillenews.com 

 

A committee will review all proposals within one month after each deadline. Grant decisions will be announced about 90-120 days after deadlines. 

 

Last updated 10/31/2018