2024 Better Communities Grants Timelines

Spring Focus Areas

Youth + Education | Vibrant Communities

February 1, 2024 – Letter of Intent Opens

February 16, 2024 – Letter of Intent Due

February 23, 2024 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

March 22, 2024 – Written applications due

April 15-19, 2024 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

May 1, 2024 – Notification of Awards

Early May – Spring Grant Showcase

November 2024 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

April 2025 – Final Grantee Group Conversation

Fall Focus Areas

Historically Marginalized Communities | Basic Needs + Economic Mobility

August 1, 2024 – Letter of Intent Opens

August 16, 2024 – Letter of Intent Due

August 23, 2024 – Organizations moving forward to the application stage are notified

September 20, 2024 – Written applications due

October 21-25, 2024 – Follow-up conversations if applicable

Nov 6, 2024 – Notification of Awards

Mid November – Fall Grant Showcase

April 2025 – Interim Grantee Group Conversation

October 2025 – Final Grantee Group Conversation

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