Tegna Named One Of The Most Community-Minded Companies In U.S.

Tegna has been named a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States.

2023 marks Tegna’s fourth consecutive year on the list, and the third year as Telecommunications Sector Leader.

“Our local stations remain dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, establishing multiyear collaborations with local nonprofit organizations to tackle crucial community issues,” says Dave Lougee, Tegna’s CEO. “From promoting education and sustainability to combating hunger and supporting mental health, our colleagues exemplify our mission to serve the greater good and uplift our communities.”

Today, the Tegna Foundation also announced it has awarded 144 Community Grants in 35 local markets in partnership with its stations.

CLICK HERE to see a summary of 2023 Tegna Foundation Community Grants to date.

 The majority of Round 1 Tegna Foundation Community Grants support the following UN Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) areas: 51% Good Health & Well-being; 28% Quality Education; 11% Zero Hunger; 5% No Poverty; and 5% Decent Work & Economic Growth.

Within these categories, several causes stand out as areas particularly significant to the communities where Tegna does business, including:

KUSA Denver: Nine grants supporting at-risk youth, including educational programs, equine therapy, and emergency food assistance.

WTIC Hartford: Seven grants, including a grant to Hartford Interval House to support programs dedicated to ending domestic violence.

WGRZ Buffalo: Three grants supporting youth and children in need, providing support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo, Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation of Variety Club of Buffalo, and Kids Escaping Drugs.

WTHR Indianapolis: Three grants supporting equity in health care and emergency support services for those in need, including a grant to Pink-4-Ever aimed at eliminating breast cancer care disparities for Black women.

Tegna Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors. Stations also amplify the impact of the Tegna Foundation’s charitable contributions through reporting and employee volunteerism.

The Tegna Foundation board of directors also approved 18 additional Foundation Grants:

Nine Media Grants that support education and training for the next generation of diverse journalists at the following organizations: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc. (IRE), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, Online News Association (ONA), Poynter Institute For Media Studies, Inc. and Radio Television Digital News Foundation.

Nine DE&I Grants were made in response to the Tegna employee-led DE&I Grant Committee’s call for proposals supporting efforts in Environmental Justice in the communities we serve. Grants were made to: American River Parkway Foundation, Beaver Watershed Alliance, Binghampton Development Corporation, Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Friends of the Conservatory, Missouri Coalition for the Environment, SEEED, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy.

“We are proud to announce the recommendations made by our DE&I Grant Committee, comprising nine grants aimed at promoting Environmental Justice,” says Grady Tripp, Tegna chief diversity officer. “These grants encompass diverse programs, such as interactive STEM education, the preservation of watersheds, city-wide reforestation initiatives, and efforts targeting lead reduction in households. Through these grants, we are actively contributing to fostering equity and ensuring every individual’s access to a safe and sustainable environment.”

More information about Tegna ’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and reporting can be found in the social responsibility section of Tegna’s website, including our 2022 Key Highlights. To learn more and/or apply for a Tegna Foundation Community Grant, visit Tegnafoundation.org.