GANNETT FOUNDATION GRANTS
NewsChannel 5 is excited to be able to offer Gannett Foundation Grants to qualified nonprofit organizations with the support of our parent company, Gannett Co. Inc. The intent of these grants is to improve the education, health and welfare of the people who live in the St. Louis area. These contributions are our way of helping to improve the quality of life and addressing the most pressing community issues.
We value projects and programs that take a creative approach to such fundamental issues as education, neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people and cultural enrichment. Click here for a list of the 2008 Grantees
HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDS
If your organization is located in the NewsChannel 5 viewing area, and your program primarily serves citizens living in that 31 county area, you may apply to NewsChannel 5 for a Gannett Foundation grant. If you are unsure about your organization's eligibility, please email your inquiry to mshockley@ksdk.com. Please do NOT send proposals or inquiries directly to the Foundation offices in Virginia. Phone calls regarding Foundation grants are not accepted.
NEW DEADLINES FOR 2009
Proposals are accepted at any time during the year. NewsChannel 5 reviews the applications February 15 and August 15. The recommendations are then submitted to the Management Contributions Committee at Gannett corporate headquarters. Generally, applicants should plan on 90 days for processing and a decision. NewsChannel 5 will notify applicants via mail, email or phone call if their application has been approved or declined.
WHAT WE REQUIRE
Your proposal of no more than five pages should be sent to Michelle Shockley, NewsChannel 5 Community Relations Project Manager, 1000 Market, St. Louis, MO 63101 and must contain the following information:
- Completed Application Form
- IRS letter of determination of 501(c)(3) tax exemption (mandatory for consideration).
- Objectives of the project to be funded
- Your organization's qualifications to carry out the project
- Whether the project is new or ongoing
- Constituency to be served.
- Community and volunteer involvement.
- How the project will be evaluated.
- Plans for continued funding of the project, if applicable.
- One-page project budget, and an organizational budget.
- List of other funding sources, committed and applied for.
- Pertinent publications may be included (and are not included in the 5 page maximum).
- If you have not been determined a tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3), please include a copy of your application for exempt status (IRS Form 1023).
WHAT WE DO NOT FUND
Like many donors, we receive many more requests than we can fund. As a result, contributions will not be considered for the following purposes:
- Individuals.
- Organizations not determined by the IRS to be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3).
- National or regional organizations unless their programs address specific local community needs.
- Programs or initiatives where the primary purpose is the promotion of religious doctrine or tenets.
- Elementary or secondary schools (except to provide special initiatives or programs not provided by regular school budgets).
- Political action or legislative advocacy groups or voter registration drives.
- Endowment funds.
- Multiple-year pledge campaigns.
- Medical or other research organizations.
- Organizations located in or benefiting nations other than the U.S. and the territory of Guam.
- Fraternal groups, athletic teams, bands, veterans' organizations, volunteer firefighters or similar groups.
Completed Grant Applications should be sent to:
KSDK NewsChannel 5
Attn: Michelle M. Shockley
1000 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 444-5267
mshockley@ksdk.com
When possible, please submit questions regarding the grant process via e-mail. Calls are accepted, but email is recommended.
