Small Grants
Small Grants are defined as requests for $234,800 (USD) or less. The threshold for small grants was established by the Foundation’s Charter and is adjusted periodically for inflation. Please note that while the Foundation is committed to providing a decision by the specified dates, we may review and make a decision earlier depending upon staff workload.
The Full Proposal stage for small grants is not governed by any specific calendar. Instead, staff will invite Full Proposals with customized due dates that are influenced by the project’s anticipated start date, the internal workload of staff, and budget considerations.
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2020 Cycle Dates |
2021 Cycle Dates |
| OFI Deadline |
August 14, 2020 |
August 20, 2021 |
| OFI Decision |
October 16, 2020 |
October 15, 2021 |
| FP Deadline |
Variable |
Variable |
| Funding Decision |
Variable |
Variable |
Large Grants
Large Grants are defined as requests for more than $234,800 (USD). The threshold for large grants was established by the Foundation’s Charter and is adjusted periodically for inflation.
The Full Proposal for all large grants will be due by January of the following year. All funding decisions for large grants will be communicated by early June.
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2020 Cycle Dates |
2021 Cycle Dates |
| OFI Deadline |
August 14, 2020 |
August 20, 2021 |
| OFI Decision |
October 16, 2020 |
October 15, 2021 |
| FP Deadline |
January 15, 2021 |
January 21, 2022 |
| Funding Decision |
June 11, 2021 |
June 10, 2022 |
Character Through Community Funding Competition
The Foundation is currently running a funding competition for requests that address topics related to character development through communities of practice. The Character Through Community funding competition has its own dedicated funding cycle with due date and notice dates that differ from the Large and Small Grant programs.
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2021 Character Through Community Funding Dates |
| OFI Deadline |
June 11, 2021 |
| OFI Decision |
July 30, 2021 |
| FP Deadline |
October 15, 2021 |
| Funding Decision |
June 10, 2022 |
