Grant Calendar & Action Plan
Twelve-month roadmap (Nov 2025 – Oct 2026) extracted from Part 4 of the report. Hours represent preparation time only.
| Month | Grant | Prep Start | Deadline | Decision Expected | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mustard Seed Foundation | Nov 1, 2025 | Rolling (Aim to submit by Dec 2025) | 4-6 weeks after submission | 10 hrs | Project: Launch of DR youth Bible club. Next: Email inquiry to MSF by mid-Nov. |
| Dec 2025 | Chatlos Foundation | Nov 15, 2025 | Rolling (submit Dec 15) | ~Jun 2026 (180 days) | 12 hrs | Next: Draft 5-page proposal focusing on Ghana wells (no K-12 emphasis). |
| Jan 2026 | Chick-fil-A True Inspiration | Jan 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Oct 2026 (voting results) | 20 hrs | Next: Secure Chick-fil-A Operator sponsor by end Jan. Plan video content. |
| Feb 2026 | Crowell Trust (Spring LOI) | Dec 2025 (initial prep) | Feb 28, 2026 (LOI) | Jun 2026 | 25 hrs | LOI draft by Feb 1; internal review. If invited, full proposal due Jan 15, 2027 (next cycle). |
| Mar 2026 | Ambassador's Self-Help (Ghana) | Jan 2026 | Est. Apr 30, 2026 call (TBC) | Aug 2026 | 15 hrs | Engage Ghana partner in Jan. Gather community support letters by Mar. (Deadline TBD from Embassy) |
| Apr 2026 | Rotary Global Grant (WASH) | Feb 2026 | No fixed deadline (aim to submit proposal by Apr) | Rolling approval (approx 2-3 months) | 20 hrs | Coordinate with Rotary Club by Feb. If ready, submit Global Grant app focusing on wells in Apr. |
| May 2026 | Chick-fil-A Award (submission) | Continued | May 1, 2026 – finalize and submit | Oct 2026 | Continued | (Listed above. Ensure submission by deadline.) |
| Jun 2026 | Crowell Trust (Fall LOI) | Apr 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 (LOI) | Nov 2026 | 25 hrs | If spring LOI not selected, revise for fall. Use feedback if any. |
| Jul 2026 | Stacy Foundation | Mar 2026 (network) | Rolling (submit by Jul 2026) | ~60 days post-submission | 15 hrs | By March, attempt personal connection (board or email intro). Aim to submit application in summer. |
| Aug 2026 | Stewardship Foundation | Jun 2026 | TBD (possibly Q3 2026) | Q4 2026 | 15 hrs | Monitor for LOI reopening. If open by mid-2026, submit LOI and draft proposal in Aug. |
| Sep 2026 | Contingency | — | — | — | — | Use for unexpected opportunities (e.g., a sudden DR Public Affairs call or a family foundation lead). |
| Oct 2026 | Evaluation & Next-Year Planning | — | — | — | 8 hrs | Review outcomes of submissions. Follow up on pending decisions. Plan 2027 calendar (e.g., ASHA if capacity improved). |
Notes
- Rolling programs (Mustard Seed, Chatlos) reward early submission; decisions may take several months.
- Rotary and Embassy grants require close coordination with external partners—schedule touchpoints 60+ days ahead.
- September remains open for emergent plays such as Dominican Public Affairs calls or family foundation leads.