2008 Priorities
Programs in NYC for children ages 6 to 18 in the areas of:
-- Health and well-being
-- Creative arts
-- Career and life coaching
(USA WEEKEND grants must go to the New York City area. For other communities, go to the Gannett Foundation for a local contact. www.gannettfoundation.org )
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
Endowment funds
Multiple-year pledge campaigns
Medical or research organizations
Organizations located in or benefiting nations other than the US and its territories
Fraternal groups, athletic teams, bands, veteran's organizations, volunteer firefighters or similar groups
Deadlines
The deadline for 2008 is the 15th of August. Please have all applications submitted to the grant contact by that date.
USA WEEKEND Grant Contact: Priscilla Totten
Mail to: USA WEEKEND
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22107-0210
The Management Contributions Committee at Gannett corporate headquarters reviews proposals three times a year from February through October. Generally, applicants should plan on 60 to 90 days for processing and a decision. Local newspaper publishers or TV station general managers will notify applicants of decisions and distribute contributions.
www.gannettfoundation.org
212-715-2149 (Grant Information Line)
usawgran@usaweekend.com
*If you have not been determined to be a tax-exempt organization under IRS code section 501(c)(3), please include a copy of your application for exempt status (IRS Form 1023). Grants can be approved but not paid until a copy of your code section 501(c)(3) letter is received.
