Applications are now open for this years Gannett Foundation Awards.

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co, Inc., owner of Newsquest Media Group which publishes The Packet along with numerous regional and local titles across the country.

The foundation provides funding to support local charities. In the last 10 years alone, the Gannett Foundation has made grants in the UK alone totalling nearly £4 million.

Its focus is on funding projects that are practical, creative and bring lasting benefits to the community.

Follow the link at the bottom of this page to download an application form. 

This includes schemes for neighbourhood improvement and local problem-solving, economic development, youth development, education and cultural enrichment, care of the elderly or infirm, help for the disadvantaged or disabled and environmental conservation.

Applications with clear reasoning asking for specific items of equipment or materials are most welcomed.

Most of the applications are for relatively modest sums meeting everyday needs.

The foundation is also able to join with other contributors to support elements of more ambitious projects.

While preference will be given to ideas which create a tangible and durable benefit; single events, performances or other short-lasting projects will be considered.

Applications must be sent to Packet editor Steven Smith (steven.smith@newsquest.co.uk) by no later than 12 noon on Friday October 18.

Please complete this questionnaire and return it electronically together with scanned copies of any supporting documents.

Alternatively, type or print clearly and put the form and documents in the post to Packet Newspapers, Unit 5, Falmouth Business Park, TR11 4SZ.

Incomplete questionnaires may be rejected.

If you need more space to answer questions, please attach a detailed proposal on no more than two pages.

Gannett Foundation UK 2019 Application Form.docx