Deadlines & Funding Cycle

Application and Evaluation Timeline

The Schwartz Center 2026 Stanzler Open Doors Fund cycle dates are as follows:

• Applications opened in June 2026
• Applications are due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
• Applicants can expect to hear from the Schwartz Center regarding their status in October 2026
• Awarded applicants will have two weeks to accept and return required forms identifying an agreement signatory and Schwartz Rounds Leadership Team to move forward.

Funding Life Cycle 

• Recognizing the investment of staff resources at recipient organizations, the Stanzler Open Doors Fund provides Schwartz Rounds program support for three years during the initial award period.
• Recipients may reapply for renewed support every two years thereafter.
• Each recipient organization is required to sign a Schwartz Center agreement and Stanzler Open Doors Fund addendum prior training and onboarding.

Renewals

• • Recipients are eligible to apply for renewal following the initial 3-year funding cycle and every two years thereafter.
  • Renewals are not guaranteed and are conditional on meeting renewal criteria at the end of each funding cycle.

If you have questions, please contact community@theschwartzcenter.org or visit our FAQs Page.