The 7th Annual Chris Conti Memorial Grant Is Now Open for 2026 Applications!

Innovative Fitness is proud to announce that applications are officially open for the 7th Annual Chris Conti Memorial Grant (CCMG). Beginning March 15, 2026, eligible organizations can submit their applications through May 31, 2026, for the opportunity to receive a fully equipped fitness center—completely free of charge.

Now in its seventh year, the CCMG continues to make a meaningful impact by transforming existing spaces into functional, inspiring fitness centers for organizations that serve their communities. The selected recipient will receive a comprehensive package that includes professional consultation, custom facility design, premium commercial-grade fitness equipment, delivery, and full installation—all at no cost.

The grant was established in 2020 to honor the legacy of Chris Conti, co-founder of Innovative Fitness, whose life was defined by generosity, leadership, and a deep commitment to helping others. Each year, the grant is awarded on July 30, commemorating his lasting influence and dedication to strengthening communities through health and wellness.

Eligible applicants include Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public safety departments, and public high schools with an existing space ready for transformation. Whether it’s creating a wellness hub for first responders, enhancing student athletic facilities, or supporting community health initiatives, the CCMG aims to empower organizations that are making a difference.

If your organization—or one you know—could benefit from a fully funded fitness center, we encourage you to apply or help spread the word.

For more information and to access the application, visit https://www.theCCMG.org or contact the team directly at CCMG@innovativefit.com.

Together, let’s continue building stronger, healthier communities—one fitness center at a time.

The Chris Conti Memorial Grant (CCMG), established by Innovative Fitness in 2020, honors co-founder Chris Conti—who passed away in March 2019—by carrying forward his generous spirit of community service Cobb Foundation. Each year on July 30, the company awards a fully outfitted fitness center, including consultation, design, delivery, and installation, to a deserving public high school, nonprofit, first responder facility, or public safety organization in Georgia. Organizations apply by submitting a short video describing how the grant will foster healthier communities and demonstrating their existing fitness space. Past recipients—including Goshen Valley Boys Ranch (2020), Chatsworth Police & Fire (2021), Floyd County PD (2022), Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health (2023), and Northeast High School (2024)—have used the support to enhance wellness programs, emotional health initiatives, and staff fitness amenities . Guided by the company’s motto, “See a need, fill a need,” CCMG continues Chris’s legacy of tangible compassion and transformative community impact.