Grantee Media Kit
You received a grant. Now you can help your community see what it will make possible.
This kit offers simple ways to share your project, recognize Barry Community Foundation’s support, and show donors how local giving benefits Barry County.
How Do I Announce a Barry Community Foundation Grant?
You can announce your grant on your website, in a local newspaper, through your newsletter or annual report, and on social media. Name the project, explain who it will help, and describe what the funding will make possible. The steps and sample press release below can help you get started.
Start With Your Grant Story
A useful announcement answers three questions:
- What will the grant support? Name the project or service.
- Who will benefit? Explain the local need or opportunity in plain language.
- What happens next? Share what your organization plans to do.
Use the details in your grant award information to check names, amounts, project descriptions, and any fund-specific acknowledgment before you publish.
Ways to Share the News
Add the Grant to Your Website
Post a short update about the project and link to the Barry Community Foundation. You may include the Foundation’s logo where appropriate. If you need a current logo file or guidance on its use, ask the Foundation’s team or see the logo buttons below.
Contact a Local Newspaper
Use the sample press release as a starting point for announcing your project to local media. The existing media kit suggests contacting J-Ad Graphics and indicating which newspaper you would like to receive the release.
Barry Community Foundation can also provide a quote specific to your organization. Contact the team before adding a Foundation quote to your announcement.
Tell Your Supporters
Share the news in your newsletter, annual report, or other updates to supporters. Explain the project’s local impact, and share progress or results when they are available.
Share on Social Media
Post about the grant and what it will help your organization do. Link to Barry Community Foundation on Facebook, and use its logo where appropriate.
The Foundation’s current guidance also asks grantees to send a high-resolution version of their organization’s logo. Contact the team if you are unsure where to send it.
A Simple Sharing Checklist
Before you publish, check that your announcement includes:
- Your organization and project names
- An accurate description of the grant’s purpose
- The people or community the project will serve
- Barry Community Foundation’s name
- A link to the Foundation when sharing online
- A photo, if you have one that you have permission to share
- Any acknowledgment details included in your grant award information
BCF Logo Files
Please feel free to use our logo when appropriate. See our logo guidelines below to determine the best type of file to fit your use. Select the link to download the specific file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the sample press release?
No. It is a starting point. Adapt it to your project and check all details before sending it to a newspaper or posting it online.
Can I use the Barry Community Foundation logo?
The Foundation’s current guidance says grantees may include its logo where appropriate. Contact the team for a current file and any logo-use guidance you need.
Can Barry Community Foundation provide a quote?
Yes. The Foundation’s media kit says its team can provide a quote specific to your organization. Request one before publishing your announcement.
What should I post after the initial announcement?
When your project is underway, share an update about the work and its results. Specific details help supporters understand what the grant has made possible.
Need Help Sharing Your Story?
Barry Community Foundation would be glad to help you find the right resources or request a quote for your announcement.
