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Grant Calendar & Action Plan

A month-by-month look at cultivation milestones and submission windows through October 2026. Hours capture preparation only—plan additional time for reporting and stewardship.

Month Grant Prep Start Deadline Decision Hours Notes
Nov 2025Aging Innovations Seed GrantNov 1 2025Dec 5 2025Feb 202615Optional $35K senior social connection pilot.[28]
Dec 2025M&T Bank Charitable FoundationDec 1 2025Rolling (portal opens)Jan 20268Submit early in cycle to secure Q1 review.[20]
Jan 2026Highmark Blue Fund LOIJan 2 2026Mar 17 2026Oct 202660Attend info session, assemble CHW impact data.[1]
Feb 2026Oishei Foundation LOIFeb 1 2026Rolling (target Q1)Apr 202620Frame bold equity initiative; request program-officer feedback.[18]
Mar 2026KeyBank Foundation EOIMar 1 2026Rolling (no Nov–Dec)Apr 202610Use EOI to tee up a May board decision.[21]
Apr 2026Mother Cabrini LOIFeb 15 2026Apr 24 2026Oct 202640Secure partner letters and outcome targets prior to submission.[3][4]
May 2026RRF Foundation LOIMar 15 2026May 1 2026Jun 202612Float concept with Anne Posner before filing.[9][10]
May 2026BofA Neighborhood BuildersMar 1 2026May 1 – Jun 1 2026Nov 202630Pre-engage BoA Market Pres in Mar; draft app in Apr, submit early May.[7]
Jul 2026HUD Housing CounselingMay 2026Jul 2026 (est.)Dec 202650Monitor HUD NOFO; coordinate with national intermediaries.[15]
Aug 2026United Way Special InitiativesJun 2026Aug 2026 (if issued)Oct 202620Watch for topical pitches (Pitch10, donor-advised rounds).[14]
Sep 2026KeyBank / M&T Follow-upSep 1 2026RollingNov 20265Refresh outcomes and check status on pending corporate asks.[20][21]
Oct 2026CFGB 2027 Competitive GrantsAug 2026Oct 2026Jan 202725Pursue if a new equity partnership emerges.[11]
Oct 2026Prep for 2027 United Way CycleOct 1 2026RFP expected Jan 2028—10Begin data gathering and coalition engagement to stay top of mind.[13]

Notes

  • Deadlines marked “est.” reflect best-available intel; confirm once official notices post.
  • Hours estimate staff preparation only—plan separate time for partner meetings and finance reviews.
  • Revisit the calendar quarterly to add new RFPs or adjust priorities as invitations evolve.