How much funding does Medical Center Open Golf Tournament Beneficiary Award provide?

Medical Center Open Golf Tournament Beneficiary Award provides $200,000 - $225,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Medical Center Open Golf Tournament Beneficiary Award?

The deadline is September 1, 2026.

Medical Center Open Golf Tournament Beneficiary Award

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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Funding Amount

$200,000 - $225,000

Deadline

September 1, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Medical Center Open Golf Tournament Beneficiary Award

Funder: The Medical Center Foundation (Northeast Georgia Medical Center)

Geographic Scope: Northeast Georgia, primarily White County area

Overview: Annual competitive grant program where funds raised from The Medical Center Open Golf Tournament are awarded to a selected non-profit organization for a specific community health improvement project. The tournament has raised more than $2.7 million since 1997.

Eligibility:

Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Must demonstrate financial stability

Must demonstrate sustainability for the future

Must have a strong management team

Must have a tangible project in need of funding

Project must be focused on improving the physical health of the community

Organizations that have received other large special event fundraiser or capital campaign funding in past 3 years must disclose amounts and timing

Focus Areas:

Projects improving physical health of the community

Community appeal and broad impact

Projects that impact the largest number of lives

Award Details:

Award amount: $200,000 - $225,000

Funds available after tournament (October)

One beneficiary selected annually

Tournament held in October each year

Selection Process:

Beneficiary determined by The Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees is a voluntary body of community leaders

Board Chair (as of 2014): Jim Moore

Background:

The Medical Center Foundation has raised more than $42 million through Healthy Journey Campaigns

Since 1997, more than $2.7 million given back to community through Medical Center Open Golf Tournament proceeds

Program seeks to support projects with tangible community impact

Contact Information:

Christy Moore, Manager of Community Health Improvement

Phone: (770) 219-8099

Website: www.TheMedicalCenterFoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1 (for 2015 tournament and beyond)

Required Materials:
1. One-page letter of interest (required)
2. Most recent tax exemption letter (IRS 501(c)(3) documentation)
3. Past two years of audited financial statements
4. Current year financial statements
5. List of current board of directors
6. List of current funding sources
7. Disclosure of other large fundraisers or capital campaigns (past 3 years and anticipated future)

Letter of Interest Content (required to include):

Mission of the agency

Description of project to be funded, including the purpose

Amount being requested ($200,000-$225,000 range)

Full budget detail for the project

Target audience and number of citizens expected to be reached

Explanation of how the project will improve health and quality of life

Why the need is strong and compelling

Why applicant believes project would have community appeal

Why a community member would want to give money to this project

Disclosure Requirements:

Must disclose if recipient of any other large special event fundraiser or capital campaign in past 3 years