2025 Better Communities Grants Timelines

Spring Focus Areas

Youth + Education | Vibrant Communities

January 28, 2025 – Letter of Intent Opens

February 13, 2025 – Letter of Intent Due

February 19, 2025 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

March 12, 2025 – Written applications due

April 7-11, 2025 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

May 1, 2025 – Notification of Awards

Early May – Spring Grant Showcase

November 2025 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

April 2026 – Final Grantee Group Conversation

Fall Focus Areas

Historically Marginalized Communities | Basic Needs + Economic Mobility

July 22, 2025 – Letter of Intent Opens

August 12, 2025 – Letter of Intent Due

August 19, 2025 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

September 9, 2025 – Written applications due

October 22-25, 2025 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

Nov 7, 2025 – Notification of Awards

Mid November – Fall Grant Showcase

April 2025 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

October 2025 – Final Grantee Group Conversation