Gannett Foundation Fund UK 2009 Grant The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc, owner of the Haringey Independent.

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 £1,000 and £5,000, but large grants may be made for exceptional projects.

Applications must be submitted on the application form before March 25, 2009, which can be downloaded here:

The completed form should then be sent to the following address:

Emma Hutchings
Assistant Editor
Times & Independent Series
71 Church Road
Hendon
NW4 4DN