Grant timeline
This detailed timeline is for the competitive track.
The competitive grant cycle is biennial (every other year). To keep in touch, visit the Updates page for program news and to sign up for email alerts, or check back.
The council-allocated track is generally on a similar 2-year cycle as the competitive track, but with an additional 1-year cycle in summer 2025. For details, visit the Updates page for program news and to sign up for email alerts, or contact your Councilmember’s office. For information on council-allocated review and selection process, contact your Councilmember directly. For a map of council districts and contact information, visit the council district finder.
2025/26 Competitive track grant cycle timeline
This cycle will be a 2-step application process with a Letter of Intent.
August 19, 2025 | Grant cycle opens, Letter of Intent available |
September 30, 2025 |
Deadline for Letter of Intent (pre-application) |
Fall 2025 | Review |
Winter 2026 | Deadline for full proposals |
Spring 2026 | Review |
Summer 2026 | Decisions and authorization process |
Late 2026/early 2027 | Projects start |