In 2024, the Foundation changed cycle frequency for grant applications- moving from 3 cycles of reviews/year (Summer/Fall, Winter, Spring) to 2/year cycles/year (Spring, Fall):
Spring 2025
Nominations and Portal Registration due date: February 28, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Due date for LOI applications: March 14, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Applicants are notified of proposal invitation or LOI rejection within one month of the due date.
Due date for invited formal proposals: May 23, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Applicants are notified of proposal approval or rejection within 2 ½ months of the due date.
Fall 2025
Nominations and Portal Registration due date: September 19, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Nominations can be submitted beginning August 1, 2025.
Due date for LOI applications: October 3, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Applicants notified of proposal invitation or LOI rejection within one month of the due date.
Due date for invited formal proposals: December 12, 2025 (Friday, 8 PM EST (5 PM PST)
Applicants are notified of proposal approval or rejection within 2 ½ months of the due date.
*Late nominations and/or registrations will not be approved.