The Red Ribbon Foundation raises money to fight AIDS through a large-scale music-oriented fundraising event held every two years. The proceeds of this event are then awarded as grants to organizations that demonstrate results as well as promising ideas for preventing the spread of AIDS. These grants fund prevention education programs for high-risk individuals, cutting-edge research to eradicate the disease, and assistance programs for those living with HIV/AIDS.

APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS

Shortly after each biennial event, the Red Ribbon Foundation issues a Request for Proposal to organizations that the Foundation has identified as having the most effective programs in the fight against AIDS. The Foundation’s Appropriations Committee reviews and thoroughly vets the formal grant proposals through a stringent due diligence process and the Board of Directors approves all funding. Grants are awarded to local, national and international AIDS organizations.

Each Red Ribbon Board member is responsible for maintaining regular contact with one or more specific recipient organizations and reviews reports of the funded programs semi-annually.