Schedule
Our grantmaking schedule includes multiple grant cycles a year. Dates are subject to change. Check this page periodically for the most up-to-date schedule.
2023 SCHEDULE
| Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. (CT) on: | For emailed results by: |
|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2023 | Nov. 15, 2023 |
| Oct. 5, 2023 | Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Nov. 30, 2023 | Mar. 20, 2024 |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| Apr. 4, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 | Sept. 18, 2024 |
| Aug. 1, 2024 | Nov. 13, 2024 |
Considerations
While OBT accepts applications on a continuous basis, we regret that we cannot process applications that do not meet this schedule. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (CT) on the deadlines noted above will be reviewed in the next appropriate grant cycle.
Because the demand for support from our program and portal support teams increases dramatically in the days leading up to application deadlines, requests for support submitted on deadline days may not be addressed in time for you to meet the deadline. Please plan accordingly.
Dates are subject to change. Check this page periodically for the most up-to-date schedule. Previous Otto Bremer Trust grant recipients should review our application information before submitting an application.
If you need technical assistance with the portal, send an email to portal@ottobremer.org.
ELIGIBILITY CHART FOR CURRENT GRANTEES
| If your current grant term ends and your final report is due: | You are eligible to apply by: | For emailed results by: |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 – Sep. 22, 2023 | Aug. 3, 2023 | Nov. 15, 2023 |
| Sep. 23 – Nov. 10, 2023 | Oct. 5, 2023 | Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Nov. 11, 2023 – Jan. 19, 2024 | Nov. 30, 2023 | Mar. 20, 2024 |
| Jan. 20 – Mar. 16, 2024 | Feb. 8, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| Mar. 17 – May 18, 2024 | Apr. 4, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| May 19 – July 13, 2024 | June 6, 2024 | Sept. 18, 2024 |
| July 14 – Sept. 14, 2024 | Aug. 1, 2024 | Nov. 13, 2024 |
Waiting Period After a Turndown
When an application is turned down, the applicant must wait one year from the date they submitted it before applying again. In a few special circumstances, OBT will waive the one-year waiting period. In those cases, the applicant will receive notice of the waiver at the same time they receive their turndown notification.