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TEGNA Foundation 2023 grant information

KARE 11 accepts grant proposals from qualified non-profit organizations that serve Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Grants are awarded through the TEGNA Foundation, a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Co., Inc.
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KARE 11 accepts grant proposals from qualified non-profit organizations that serve Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Grants are awarded through the TEGNA Foundation, a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Co., Inc.

We provide grants to organizations in the communities in which TEGNA owns a television station. The Foundation's mission is to serve the greater good of the community.

We value projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues facing our community, including education, health, homelessness, hunger, and racial injustice. 

Local Guidelines & Information

  • There are two grant cycles in the Spring (Round 1) and the Fall (Round 2). 
  • The application deadline for Round 1 is March 1, 2023. All applications must be postmarked by this date. 
  • Round 2 applications are due August 21.
  • Typical grant amounts range from $3,000-$8,000.
  • Grants will not be awarded for scholarships or start-up monies.
  • KARE 11 adheres to the guidelines described on the TEGNA Foundation's website.

TEGNA Foundation Grant information

1. Completed TEGNA Foundation Grant Application Form
2. IRS letter of determination for 501(c)3 tax exemption
3. Your organization’s non-discrimination policy
4. One-page project budget, and a one-page summary organizational budget
5. Project proposal of no more than three pages that includes:

  • Needs statement
    -objectives of the project to be funded
    -whether the project is new or ongoing
    -constituency to be served
    -community and volunteer involvement
  • Sustainability statement
    -your organization's qualifications to carry out the project
    -how the project will be evaluated
    -plans for continued funding, committed and applied for

6. Pertinent recent publications may also be included

Completed proposals should be sent, postmarked to:

KARE 11 TV
TEGNA Foundation Grant Request
8811 Olson Memorial Highway
Minneapolis, MN 55427

Notification Process

Applicants should plan on a 90-120-day waiting period while the committee reviews and finalizes funding decisions. All applicants will be notified of funding decisions.

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