Application Process and Timeline
Cycle 1 includes Passion Grants, John J. Snyder Fund, and Baldwin Leadership Program.
Cycle 2 includes Community Bridge Builders Program, Paris Meyers Music Education, and Cultivating Beloved Community
Clean Water Fund has its own process and timeline.
Partnership Program has its own process and timeline.
Application Process
1. Complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) through the grant portal by May 12, 2023. The LOI provides basic organizational information and a brief description of your project concept.
2. After Program Staff approve the LOI, we will provide access to the grant application through the same grant portal.
3. Complete the full application by final deadline, May 19, 2023.
Important Dates
March 10
Application Opens
April 26
Draft applications due for staff feedback (optional).
*Drafts saved but not submitted will NOT be considered for feedback.
May 12
• LOI Deadline
• For applications submitted for staff feedback, on or before this date, we will return your application back to “draft” status with comments included and you can make any final revisions.
May 19
Final Applications Due at 11:59 pm
Grant Timeline
Award Notification (Yes or No): July 21, 2023 by 5:00 pm
Funding Period: July 21, 2023 – July 21, 2024
Completion report: Due August 31, 2024
Cohort Timelines
Baldwin Leadership Program
Grant Overview: TBD
2022 Workshops: TBD
2023 Workshops: TBD
*Workshop attendance is required for Baldwin Leadership Program. Failure to maintain grant requirements may affect your ability to apply for future grants.
Application Process
1. Complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) in the grant portal by July 14, 2023. The LOI provides basic organizational information and a brief description of your project concept.
2. After Community Foundation staff approve an LOI, we will provide access to the grant application through the same grant portal.
3. Complete the full application by final deadline, July 21, 2023.
Important Dates
March 10
Application Opens
June 23
Draft applications due for staff feedback (optional).
*Drafts saved but not submitted will NOT be considered for feedback.
July 14
• LOI Deadline
• For applications submitted for staff feedback, on or before this date, we will return your application back to “draft” status with comments included and you can make any final revisions.
July 21
Final Applications Due at 11:59 pm
Grant Timeline
Award Notification (Yes or No): September 22, 2023 by 5:00 pm
Funding Period: September 22, 2023 – September 22, 2024
Completion report: Due October 31, 2024
Cohort Timelines
Bridge Builders Program
Meet and Greet: TBD
Community Update: TBD
Impact Celebration: TBD
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Contact Megan Blackmon at [email protected] to get the access code.
2. Use the code to access the application on the Community Foundation portal, found at LancFound.org/grants.
3. Complete the application by July 21, 2023.
Important Dates
June 23
Draft applications due for staff feedback (optional).
*Drafts saved but not submitted will NOT be considered for feedback.
July 14
For applications submitted for staff feedback, on or before this date, we will return your application back to “draft” status with comments included and you can make any final revisions.
July 21
Final Applications Due at 11:59 pm
GRANT TIMELINE
Award Notification (Yes or No): September 22, 2023 by 5:00 pm
Funding Period: September 22, 2023 – September 21, 2024
Completion report: Due October 31, 2024
Application Process
Applicants must have a conversation with Dave Koser at 397-1629 ext. 112
prior to submitting an application. If your organization is eligible, you will receive an access code. Go to
www.LancFound.org/grants, login or register as a Grant Applicant and enter the access code to begin
the application process.
Important Dates
Applications Open:
March 10
Staff Feedback on Application Drafts
For this program, applications will be accepted at any time until December 1,
2023, or until available funding is exhausted.
Application Deadline
For this program, applications will be accepted at any time until December 1,
2023, or until available funding is exhausted.
Grant Timeline
Award Notification: By phone or email (yes or no). Decisions are typically reached within 4-6 weeks of application submission.
Funding Period: Typically grants last for one year, but we would consider a longer duration for special circumstances.
Completion Report: Typically due one month after grant completion. Invoices for expenses of $500 and over are required. Reports are to be completed using the grant portal on Lancfound.org/grants.
