All requests are reviewed and evaluated by The Rider-Pool Foundation’s Executive Director. Final approval is determined by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Proposals are accepted throughout the calendar year. Awards are made for unsolicited proposals twice a year. For consideration for funding by June 1st, proposals must be submitted by April 1st. For consideration for funding by November 1st, proposals must be submitted by August 15th. Requests should be as concise as possible and include:

1. A description of need;
   
2. Specific objectives (what you plan to accomplish with the funds);
   
3. A work plan to accomplish these objectives, including a time schedule;
   
4. A proposed method of evaluating project effectiveness;
   
5. A fully defined budget that includes all sources of financial support, committed and pending;
   
6. Evidence of the organization’s not-for-profit tax status;
   
7. Current Board of Directors (We also would like to hear about how your Board reflects the population you serve.)

The Foundation is restricted from providing funds to individuals, legislative or lobbying efforts, political or fraternal organizations or organizations outside the United States and its territories. The Foundation as a policy does not provide operating or capital funds to Sectarian institutions, organizations or programs in which funds will be used primarily for the propagation of religion, hospitals or United Way member agencies. Further, the Foundation does not underwrite charitable or testimonial dinners, fund-raising events or related advertising or the subsidization of books, mailings or articles in professional journals.

Please contact our office with any inquiries or questions.