APPLICATION PROCESS
NEXT GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES
Spring 2027 Pre-application window:
January 7 - January 21, 2027
Pre-applications must be received by the Foundation by 5 p.m. on the day of the deadline.
1.
Eligibility & Guidelines
Before you apply, make sure your organization is eligible and your project aligns with Scharbauer Foundation’s focus areas, geographic scope, and other guidelines.
2.
Pre-application Process
Qualified organizations may submit a Pre-application through the online portal. Pre-applications submitted after the deadline, or outside of the grant cycle, will not be considered.
3.
Invited Application Process
Following a review of Pre-applications in each grant cycle, selected organizations will be invited to submit a full grant application. Deadlines and other details will be communicated to each organization in an email from the Foundation.
4.
Grant Agreements & Reporting
If your grant is approved, Scharbauer Foundation will send you a grant agreement with terms and conditions for payment. Grant reports must be completed through the online portal by the assigned deadline.
Pre-application Deadlines
2027 spring Grant Cycle:
​
January 7 - January 21, 2027​
2027 Fall Grant Cycle:
​
July 29 - August 12, 2027
Pre-applications must be received by the Foundation by 5 p.m. on the day of the deadline.
Contact Us
Organizations are encouraged to contact Megan Lea with any questions regarding projects, organization eligibility, or the grant application process.
​
​
Contact MK Marshall with any questions regarding the logistics of using the online portal for application submissions or grant reports.