Newsquest Guidelines

This page lists specific guidelines for NEWSQUEST / United Kingdom communities.

United Kingdom grants application form
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Application Guidelines

What is the Gannett Foundation?
The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., owner of the Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest publishers.

What is the Gannett Foundation Fund?
The Gannett Foundation provides funding to support local organisations in the area where Newsquest operates in the UK. The Quartet Community Foundation, on behalf of the Gannett Foundation and Newsquest, manages the Fund.

What does the Gannett Foundation support?
The Gannett 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.

Is there anything that is definitely excluded from getting a grant?
Grants will not be given to:

  • individuals
  • organisations which are not registered charities
  • national or regional organisations unless the project addresses specific local community needs
  • promotion of religious causes
  • endowment funds
  • general appeals or multi-year campaigns
  • medical or research organisations
  • animal charities

What size of grant can my group apply for?
Grants will be for between £1000 and £5000 but larger grants may be made for exceptional projects.

How can I apply?
Applications are invited from areas where a newspaper owned by Newsquest Media Group circulates. Applications must be submitted on the approved application form, which may be completed online or obtained from your local Newsquest newspaper office.

Application Link
The completed form should be sent to the local newspaper office address. Do not send applications to Newsquest Media Group.

When should I apply?
UK Grants are made twice a year. The times are publicised in the local newspapers.

Are there any conditions of Grants?
The newspaper will expect you to co-operate with reasonable requests for publicity of any grant given.