2026 Better Communities Grants Timelines

Spring Focus Areas

Youth + Education | Vibrant Communities

January 26, 2026 – Letter of Intent Opens

February 12, 2026 – Letter of Intent Due

February 20, 2026 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

March 9, 2026 – Written applications due

March 30 – April 3, 2026 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

April 24, 2026 – Notification of Awards

Early May – Spring Grant Showcase

November 2026 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

April 2027 – Final Grantee Group Conversation

Fall Focus Areas

Historically Marginalized Communities | Basic Needs + Economic Mobility

July 2,7 2026 – Letter of Intent Opens

August 17, 2026 – Letter of Intent Due

August 25, 2026 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

September 14, 2026 – Written applications due

September 28 – October 2, 2026 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

October 23, 2026 – Notification of Awards

Early November – Fall Grant Showcase

April 2027 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

November 2027 – Final Grantee Group Conversation