Grants

Community Health Grants support health and wellness projects which improve community health through channels such as prevention, health maintenance, screening, and education. The purpose of this grant program is to enhance the health status of citizens served by Central Georgia Health System.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Applicants may address any factors underlying a healthy community. Grants are particularly encouraged which:
• Exhibit partnering and collaboration between and among groups such as but not limited to: governmental agencies, educational institutions, arts organizations, health care providers, criminal justice agencies, chambers of commerce, insurance providers, civic organizations, employers, the media, etc.
• Address needs currently unmet
• Are cost effective
• Demonstrate positive measurable outcomes
• Are new or advance existing programs to a higher level of innovation
• Emphasize prevention and education
• Are time specific; grants are not intended to sustain long-term operation

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Grant requests which assist one or a limited number of specific individuals and/or researched based proposals are not considered. Capital requests, as well as program requests are eligible for consideration. An applicant organization must provide a copy of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service stating that it is tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that it is not a private foundation as defined in section 509 (a) of that code. A proposing organization must have a commitment to improve and enhance community health as evidenced by its mission and purpose. Additional consideration may be given to an organization working in concert or partnership with a unit of Central Georgia Health System. The lack of such affiliation will not, however, disqualify an organization from receiving funding. If Medical Center of Central Georgia administrators are required to review your application, please allow two weeks for their review.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Organizations considering application for a Medcen Community Health Grant are required to provide a one page letter of intent (LOI). If the committee and Board determine that the proposed project meets our funding objectives, we will notify the organization and request additional information. The LOI should include the name and a brief description of the project, including its purpose, estimated cost, and any community partners in the proposed project. In order to give all organizations equal consideration, we ask that Board and committee members not be individually solicited. (DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICATION MATERIALS WITH LOI.)

SCORING

The following factors are weighted equally in the evaluation process:
• The problem being addressed is clearly defined, is compelling and is worthy of funding.
• The primary aims and objectives of the proposal are stated clearly and of merit.
• The proposal addresses unmet need(s), is new or advances an existing program to a higher level of innovation.
• Collaborative efforts with other organizations are documented and significant in addressing the problem.
• Expected benefits and outcomes are defined, measurable and will have a meaningful impact on community health.
• The budget is rational, reasonable and appropriate to achieving the desired aims and objectives.

SELECTION PROCESS
The Board of Medcen Community Health Foundation has final approval of all grant requests. A Community Grants Selection Committee, consisting of Foundation Trustees, may review proposals and make recommendations to the Full Board. Assistance in assessing proposals may be sought from outside healthcare professionals and/or community representatives.

Following the review of eligible applications, the Selection Committee and/or Full Board reserve the right to request additional information or to meet with applicants. No individual staff member or Trustee can commit the Foundation; therefore, solicitation of individuals is discouraged.

NOTIFICATION
Applicant organizations will be informed in writing of Trustee decisions. Please do not contact the office directly regarding approval decisions.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Recipient organizations shall generally report one year following receipt of the grant unless otherwise stipulated at the time of approval. Past reporting and performance may be considered when making current awards. All final reports must certify that all terms of the grant have been fully met.

Recipient organizations must agree to cooperate with any public announcements, and/or programs arranged or supported by the Foundation to publicize the benefits of the grant to the community.

Any publications or products derived from funded projects must designate the support received from the Foundation.

For more information on Community Health Grants, please contact Carolyn Mitchell at 478-633-7393 or mitchell.carolyn@mccg.org.

Established in 1991, HEAT (Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow) is the employee charitable giving program of The Medical Center of Central Georgia. One hundred percent of monies raised is used to benefit the people of Central Georgia by providing support to healthcare-related initiatives both inside the Hospital and throughout the community.

HEAT also is one of the most successful employee charitable giving programs in the Southeastern United States, thanks to the members who support it.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Grant requests which assist one or a limited number of specific individuals and/or research based proposals are not considered. The HEAT Grant Allocations Committee is oriented toward funding community health related programs. Application requests for travel expenses, operational salaries, and/or capital equipment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An applicant organization must provide a copy of a letter from the Internal Revenue Service stating that it is tax-exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that it is not a private foundation as defined in section 509 (a) of that code. A proposing organization must have a commitment to improve and enhance community health as evidenced by its mission and purpose.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Proposals must be submitted on application forms obtained in person or by mail from the Foundation office or by clicking here for a pdf.

The original grant application with supporting documentation must be received at the Foundation by June 1st (or the Monday immediately flowing if the 1st falls on a weekend). An email copy of the application should also be sent to Ellen Terrell at terrell.ellen@mccg.org.

SELECTION PROCESS
The HEAT Grant Allocations Committee has final approval of all grant requests. This committee is composed of HEAT members. Assistance in assessing proposals may be sought from outside healthcare professionals and/or community representatives.

Following the review of eligible applications, the Selection Committee reserves the right to request additional information or to meet with applicants. No individual staff member or HEAT member can commit the Foundation; therefore, solicitation of individuals is discouraged.

NOTIFICATION
Applicant organizations will be informed in writing of Selection Committee decisions. Please do not contact the office directly regarding approval decisions.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Recipient organizations must submit a one-page summary explaining grant expenditures nine months following receipt of the grant unless otherwise stipulated at the time of approval. Past reporting and performance may be considered when making current awards.

Recipient organizations must agree to cooperate with any public announcements, and/or programs arranged or supported by HEAT to publicize the benefits of the grant to the community.

Any publications or products derived from funded projects must designate the support received from HEAT.

For more information on HEAT Grants, please contact Ellen Terrell at 478-633-7396 or terrell.ellen@mccg.org.

In 1994, the medical faculty established an endowment to support educational projects, services and research at The Medical Center of Central Georgia and Central Georgia Health System affiliates. To apply for a grant, at least one member of the application team must be a faculty member on the medical staff, and/or an employee of Central Georgia Health System. Proposal requests should not exceed $20,000. Selection on a competitive basis determines receipt of a grant.

The Selection Committee reviews each submitted proposal for completion of requirements, appropriateness for consideration, validity of scientific methodologies and capability of completion within the year of funding.

Projects meeting all of the following criteria receive highest consideration:
• Projects which improve community health and health education
• Projects which are multi-disciplinary and/or interdepartmental
• Projects providing opportunities to upgrade and enhance educational and health skills through research
• Projects promoting excellence in medical and clinical education through research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Proposals must be submitted on application forms available in person or by mail from the Foundation office.

Proposal deadline to MCCG Sr. V.P. is June 15. The original proposal must be hand delivered by the applicant to the Foundation with four additional copies. All copies must show approval signatures.

Proposal deadline to the Foundation office is July 1. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

Each application must contain the following information at the time of submission:
1. Completed Medcen Community Health Foundation application
2. The curriculum vita of the primary author or researcher (additional authors or researchers should be listed but their curriculum vitae not submitted)
3. A completed approval sheet, included with applications signed and dated by appropriate managers and administrators
4. Institutional Review Board approval letter, if applicable.

All four required components must be submitted together with the original and four copies by the deadline date of July 1.

SELECTION PROCESS
The Selection Committee reviews each properly submitted application and ranks each proposal based on the previously described requirements. Applicants will receive notification of the committee’s decision by September 30. Approved projects are funded by October 1. Funding for grants remains available through September 30 of the following year. After that date unused funds revert back to the Foundation. Expenditures are administered through Central Georgia Health System and must be consistent with the proposed budget.

Past reporting and performance may be considered when making current awards.

The Selection Committee reserves the right to interview applicants.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The recipient shall provide a final report by April 1 of the year following the grant closing. A final report form can be obtained from the Foundation office.

The recipient must agree to provide presentations at suitable programs arranged by the Foundation. Any publications or products derived from the project must acknowledge the support received from the Medcen Community Health Foundation.

SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Medcen Community Health Foundation determines membership of the Selection Committee. Trustees of the Medcen Community Health Foundation Board, as well as a representative from Mercer University School of Medicine, comprise the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee reserves the right to invite additional outside reviewers to evaluate the scientific and statistical validity of submitted proposals. All decisions of the Selection Committee are final.

AWARD SCHEDULE
Application to MCCG - June 15
Application to Medcen - July 1
Notification - September 30
Disbursement - October 1
Grant Closing - September 30 of following year
Final Report Due - April 1 following grant closing

If any of these dates fall on a weekend or holiday the deadline is 5 p.m. on the first working day following.

For more information on Research & Education grants, please contact Shawn Kelly at 478-633-7388 or email kelly.shawn@mccg.org.