Awards up to £5,000 for charitable projects (From Witney Gazette)

Awards up to £5,000 for charitable projects

8:26am Monday 12th March 2007 in Witney

COMMUNITY charities could be in line for thousands of pounds thanks to a foundation set up by the Witney Gazette's parent company.

The Gannett Foundation is offering awards of up to £5,000 for charitable projects that take a creative approach to community issues.

Registered charities can apply before Friday, March 30, with proposals that could involve anything from neighbourhood improvements to youth development. US-based company Gannett gives out more than £250,000 to charities every six months and in the past four years.

Only registered charities can apply for the money. Grants will not be given to individuals, national or regional organisations, unless the project addresses specific community needs. Grants are not given for the promotion of religious causes, endowment funds, general appeals, medical or research organisations, multi-year campaigns, or animal charities.

An application form and guidelines can be downloaded from www.witneygazette.net, by following the link on the right-hand side of the home page.

Completed forms must be sent to the Editor's PA, Newsquest Oxfordshire, Newspaper House, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EJ.