The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc, owners of the Review & Observer.

The Gannett Foundation provides funding to support local organisations within the circulation area of the newspapers, and supports projects which take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighbourhood improvements, youth development, cultural enrichment and support for disadvantaged people.

Grants are not given to:

• Individuals.
• Organisations which are not registered charities.
• National or regional organisations, unless the project addresses specific local commuity needs.
• Promotion of religious causes.
• Medical or research organisations.
• Animal charities.

Grants will be for between £1000 and £5000, but large grants may be made for exceptional projects.

Applications must be submitted on the application form before April 24th 2006, which can be downloaded by clicking here.

Application forms received after the April 24th deadline will not be considered for a Gannett Foundation Grant.

The completed form should then be sent to the following address:
Gannett Foundation Applications
The Observer
Review & Observer Newspapers
The William Henry Building



Hertfordshire
AL3 6PQ