Downtown Banner Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The street banner program beautifies downtown with a display of banners designed to promote downtown as well as to celebrate its revitalization and progress. The street banners serve as a tool to welcome visitors and residents alike to downtown Chattanooga.
Background: Started in the late 1990's as a partnership with the City of Chattanooga
Geographic Scope: Downtown Chattanooga district
Eligibility: Event organizers and cultural facilities seeking to use the district banner space
How to Apply
Application Process
- Review the Information Packet for program details
- Complete the Program Application
- Submit to River City Company
Materials Required:
- Program Application
- Compliance with banner specifications and guidelines
What The Rivercity Company actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
The Rivercity Company reported $5,000 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2021
- 6
- Total given
- $70K
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Range
- $5,685–$40K
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Chattanooga, TN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community development
- Arts
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