Grant proposals are considered at meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in April, July, and December. Deadline dates are:
| Proposal Deadline | Board Meeting |
| December 6, 2011 | April 2012 |
| April 09, 2012 | July 2012 |
| August 15, 2012 | December 2012 |
| December 4, 2012 | April 2013 |
Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan their application and proposal submission process for the April or July meetings, since most grant funds will be distributed at those times