---

Grants Process and Timetable

There is only one competitive grant cycle a year, which follows the timeframes below. Detailed timetable for the most recent grant cycle.

August:
The Foundation's Board of Directors determines dollar amounts available and focus areas for competitive grants. Guidelines for Letters of Intent are updated and posted on the website late in the month.

September:
Letters of Intent from eligible organizations are due and evaluated by the Grants Committee. Most recent Guidelines for Letters of Intent

October:
Grants Committee requests proposals from most promising Letters of Intent.

November:
Proposals from invited organizations are due and evaluated by the Grants Committee. Most recent Grant Application Form for Requested Proposals. NOTE: This form is provided for informational purposes only and for the convenience of organizations from which full grant proposals are requested.

December:
Grants Committee reviews proposals and makes recommendation to the Foundation Board of Directors. Board of Directors approves grants. Organizations receive notice of grant decisions.

January - June:
Grants are paid.

February - December:
Organizations provide grant evaluations to Foundation at completion of funded program/project.

---

2007 Competitive Grantmaking Timetable
September	1		RFP's posted
September	26		Letters of Intent due
October	19		Grants Committee Seeks Proposals
November	9		Requested Proposals due
December	5		Grants Committee Recommends Grants
December	19		Board Approves Grants
December	29		Organizations notified