Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

February 12, 2027

309 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award

Funder: Gifford Medical Center Inc

Award Amount: $1,000

Geographic Scope: Gifford's service area in the White River Valley, Vermont

Focus Areas: Arts, health, community development, education, or the environment

Background: Established by Gifford's Board of Trustees in 1994 in memory of Philip D. Levesque, Gifford's beloved president and chief executive officer from 1973-1994. The award recognizes Levesque's personal commitment to community service and improving the White River Valley area. First awarded in 1995.

Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit community organizations

  • Must be located in Gifford's service area

  • Must be involved in arts, health, community development, education, or the environment

  • Must have 501(c)(3) certification
  • Selection Process:

  • Committee of hospital staff and Levesque's family reviews applications

  • Winner announced at Gifford's Annual Meeting in March
  • Past Recipients: Stagecoach, Orange County Parent Child Center; Quin Town Senior Center; Rochester, Hancock & Granville Food Shelf; South Royalton's School Recycle Compost and Volunteer Program; Bluebird Recovery Program; Kimball Library; Bethel's Playground Project; Chelsea's Little League Field; Rochester's Chamber Music Society; Royalton Memorial Library; Tunbridge Library; White River Craft Center; Safeline; Interfaith Caregivers; Chelsea Family Center; Granville Volunteer Fire Department

    Contact:
    Ashley Lincoln
    Director of Development and Public Relations
    Gifford Medical Center
    44 South Main Street
    Randolph, VT 05060
    Phone: (802) 728-2380

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Deadline: February 12 (annually)

    Required Materials:
    1. Detailed one-page description of the project
    2. Estimated budget and timeline for completion
    3. Expected results and benefits
    4. Copy of organization's 501(c)(3) certificate

    Submission Method:
    Mail completed applications to:
    The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Fund
    Gifford's Development Office
    44 South Main Street
    Randolph, VT 05060

    Contact for Application Guidelines:
    Ashley Lincoln
    Phone: (802) 728-2380

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartshealthcarecommunity-developmenteducationenvironment

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