Application

Riverview Foundation grants are made solely at the initiative of the foundation; unsolicited proposals will not be eligible for consideration.

For those organizations which have been invited to submit a proposal, the following materials are required:

  • A cover sheet, including the name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail address of the applicant, primary contact person, and project coordinator, along with the amount of the request and project budget;
  • A narrative summary of the project (1-3 pages);
  • The qualifications of the applicant organization and the personnel who will carry out the project;
  • A list of the organization’s board of directors and staff;
  • A copy of the organization’s annual budget (income and expenditures);
  • An estimated budget with line items and timetable for the project;
  • A list of any current/prospective foundation and corporate donors (with amounts);
  • A copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statements (if available) and the IRS determination letter establishing tax-exempt status.

Meeting Schedule and Deadlines

Riverview Foundation conducts biannual board meetings which typically occur in May and October. Proposals are due six weeks in advance of the board meeting dates. Program staff will be available to work with applicants to ensure that materials are delivered on a timely basis and in the required format.

Further Information

For further information, please contact Bruz Clark, executive director, at bclark@riverviewfdn.org (706) 764-6343.

Mailing Address

Mr. Bruz Clark
Executive Director
Riverview Foundation
832 Georgia Avenue
Volunteer Building, Suite 410
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402