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APPLICATION PROCESS

NEXT GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES

Spring 2025 Pre-application window:

January 13 - February 5, 2025

Pre-applications must be received by the Foundation by 5 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

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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
2025 spring Grant Cycle:

January 13 – February 5, 2025

2025 Fall Grant Cycle:

August 5 – August 28, 2025

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 Buck with any questions regarding projects, organization eligibility, or the grant application process.

Contact Shanna Williams with any questions regarding the logistics of using the online portal for application submissions or grant reports.

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