How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING GRANT REQUESTS IN APRIL 2008.
We will only review proposals sent to us in a clear, typewritten format. The proposal must describe the following:
- the project's purpose
- the program area in which you are seeking funding
- plan of action
- total budget amount requested
- recipient institution/organization (and a copy of its tax-exempt letter from the IRS)
- expected outcomes
- proposed evaluation measures
- principal staff and board of directors
You may submit your proposal by regular mail to:
The Charles H. Revson Foundation
55 E 59th St. 23rd Fl
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 935-3340
While you should receive an acknowledgment of our receipt of your proposal promptly, please be aware that our review process can take up to several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make specific inquiries to Revson Foundation staff?
Questions should be addressed to the Grants Administrator.
What kind of things do you NOT fund?
Individuals, endowments, local health appeals, direct service programs,
building or construction funds, and routine budgetary support.
What are your deadlines?
The Revson Foundation has rolling deadlines, often working many months
in advance.
Should I include a budget in the proposal?
Yes, you should include a budget, a timeline, work plan, and other funders
that have committed to your project and those you have approached.
May I meet with someone from the staff to introduce my project or
discuss our mutual interests?
The Revson Foundation has a small staff and unfortunately cannot meet
with everyone who submits a proposal.
What percentage of proposals receive Revson Foundation support?
A very small percentage of proposals are funded.
Once a project is funded, what requirements do you have for fiscal
and progress reports?
We require regular reports, annually at a minimum.
What kinds of projects do you fund?
The Foundation makes special project grants in four program areas:
urban affairs, education, biomedical
research policy, and Jewish philanthropy
and education. For more information on specific grants we have made,
click on program areas or read the President’s Report from our Twenty-Year report.
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