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 an 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… |
For Board Meeting consideration in… | *Funds disbursed no later than… |
| May 31st | Fall | January 15th |
| December 7th | Spring | July 15th |
*Please submit the grant terms and conditions agreement and electronic payment information within five (5) working days of the grant award in order for us to disburse your grant award.