All applications that are viable (meaning they are eligible to apply for funding) are read by the Founders.
The Founders will make a first round of cuts.
Foundation staff will contact you 4-6 weeks after the grant deadline to let you know how your application is progressing. If your project has been declined support you will know at this time.
If your application makes it past the first round of review it means that it will now be evaluated by the full grants committee. Foundation staff will either call or email to inform you about the status of your application, discuss “next steps” and notify you of the exact date that the Trustees are making final grant decisions.
As part of this second phase of evaluation we may ask to conduct a site visit or invite you to present your project at program review.
