Deadlines and Grant Cycle

Application and Evaluation Timeline

The Schwartz Center 2024 MSF grant cycle dates are as follows:

• Grant cycle opens on June 1
• Grant applications are due by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, August 30.
• Applicants can expect to hear from the Schwartz Center regarding their status in October 2024
• Awarded applicants will have two weeks to accept and return required forms identifying an agreement signatory to move forward with Schwartz Center membership

Grant Renewals

• Grant recipients are eligible to apply for renewal following the initial 3-year grant cycle and every two years thereafter
• Grant renewals are not guaranteed and are conditional on meeting renewal criteria at the end of each grant cycle
• Grant recipients are to sign a Schwartz Center membership agreement and Schwartz Rounds addendum prior to membership. The membership start date is upon fully executed membership agreement and addendum.

Life Cycle of the Grant

• Recognizing the investment of staff resources at grant recipient organizations, the MSF grants provide membership and program support for three years during the initial award period.
• Grant recipients may reapply for renewed support every two years thereafter.
• Each grant recipient organization is required to sign a Schwartz Center membership agreement and Schwartz Rounds addendum prior to membership. The membership start date is upon fully executed membership agreement and addendum.