The Bader Philanthropies team reviews applications throughout the year recognizing the responsibility we share for addressing critical human needs.
Preliminary applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with deadlines correlating to Foundation board meetings held twice each year. Once a preliminary application is submitted online, organizations can expect to hear a response regarding the status of their application within three (3) weeks and may receive a request for submission of a full proposal and supplemental materials.
Please refer to the table below for information on the application, potential award and disbursement timeframes.
| Preliminary Application received by the month of… | For Board Meeting consideration in… | *Funds disbursed no later than… |
| May | Fall | January 15th |
| November | Spring | July 15th |
*Required items such as the grant terms and agreement and financial transfer information must be submitted within five (5) working days of the grant award notification.