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Local charities could receive a boost from our parent company, by applying for a grant of up to £50,000.

The fund, from the Gannett Foundation, is available to any registered charity that can show a creative approach to helping the community.

Charities can apply for the funding before the closing date of Friday, October 23, using the internet application form here.

Groups can apply for any amount between £1,000 and £50,000, although larger donations can be made for exceptional projects.

The Gannett Foundation gives priority to projects of lasting benefit, projects that benefit people with special needs and sport, environment, conservation and local history projects.

Grants will not be made to individuals, organisations that are not registered charities, or national or regional organisations – unless their proposal addresses specific community needs.

Medical or research organisations, animal charities and school groups are also ineligible, with the exception of special needs schools.

Donations from the foundation cannot be used to pay salaries or to put towards general running costs, endowment funds, general appeals, or campaigns run over a year or more.

If you are unsure whether your organisation, or request would be eligible, please email your query, and see the link below for guidelines.

Please use only the application form available on this website. Forms from any other site will be rejected, including the one on the Gannett Foundation website.

All application forms and supporting documentation should be sent to:

Dominic Stringer
Newsquest (Essex) Ltd
Oriel House
43-44 North Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1TZ

To email, click here, or click here to download the online application form.

To ensure you are eligible, please read the Gannett Foundation guidelines here.