Nonprofit community organizations have an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 grant.
Gifford Medical Center is seeking applications for the annual Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award – a grant established in memory of the hospital’s late administrator.
Applications for the $1,000 grant are due to the hospital by Feb. 17.
The grant was established by Gifford’s Board of Trustees in 1994 in memory of Levesque, Gifford’s beloved president and chief executive officer from 1973-1994.
The award is given annually to an agency or organization involved in the arts, health, community development, education or the environment in Gifford’s service area in recognition of Levesque’s commitment to the White River Valley.
“Phil was an admired leader who was dedicated to community service and improving our area. We’re excited to be able to carry on his legacy through this grant, and encourage community organizations to apply,” said Ashley Lincoln, Gifford director of development and public relations.
The hospital first awarded the grant in 1995. Past recipients include the Rochester Area Food Shelf; the South Royalton School’s Recycle, Compost and Volunteer Program; the Bluebird Recovery Program; Kimball Library in Randolph; Bethel’s Project Playground; Chelsea’s Little League field; the Rochester Chamber Music Society; the Royalton Memorial Library; the Tunbridge Library; the White River Craft Center; Safeline; Interfaith Caregivers; the Chelsea Family Center; the Granville Volunteer Fire Department, the Quin-Town Center for Senior Citizens in Hancock and The Arts Bus Project.
A committee of hospital staff and Levesque’s family will review the applications and choose a winner. The announcement of the grant recipient will be made at Gifford’s Annual Meeting in March.
Application Guidelines
The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award was established by the Board of Trustees of Gifford Medical Center in memory of the late Phil Levesque who served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gifford from 1973-1994. Each year a $1,000 grant will be awarded to a community agency or organization involved in one of the following areas: arts, community development, education, environment, and health. “This annual award recognizes Phil’s personal commitment to community service during the twenty-one years he lived and worked in the Randolph area,” said CEO Joseph Woodin.
Consideration will be limited to inquiries from within Gifford’s service area, with priority given to those proposals that positively affect the most members of the White River Valley community. Grants are not given to support general operating expenses. Requests must be made in writing by February 17, 2014 and include:
- Detailed one-page description of the project
- Estimated budget and timeline for completion
- Expected results and benefits
- Copy of organization’s 501(c)(3) certificate
A specially appointed committee of hospital staff, physicians, and Levesque family members will review all proposals. Announcement of the grant award will be made at Gifford’s Annual Meeting on March 15, 2014.
Proposals should be mailed by February 17th to:
The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Fund
Gifford Medical Center’s Development Office
44 South Main St.
Randolph, VT 05060
For more information, please call Ashley Lincoln, Director of Development and Marketing, at 728-2380.
