This page describes The Foundation’s grantmaking process, which has become an online one and may be changed without advance notice.
To determine your organization’s eligibility to apply, review our Eligibility Information. For instructions on submitting an application, review our Online Application Procedures.
If you are seeking support from The Corbin Foundation, please review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Grant Submission Deadlines
There are two deadlines for application:
| For review in | Application Window Opens | Application Window Closes | Award Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | January 1 | March 111:59 PM | By the end ofJune |
| November | July 1 | September 111:59 PM | By the end ofNovember |
FOR REVIEW INMay
APPLICATION WINDOW OPENSJanuary 1
APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSESMarch 1 – 11:59 PM
AWARD NOTIFICATIONBy the end of May
FOR REVIEW INNovember
APPLICATION WINDOW OPENSJuly 1
APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSESSeptember 1 – 11:59 PM
AWARD NOTIFICATIONBy the end of November
When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the application continues to be due before its deadline.
Late or printed hard copy proposals
will not be considered.
Grant Submission Format
The Foundation has an online application form to guide organizations in preparing and presenting their proposals. To this end, all applications must be submitted via the online application portal system in order to be considered. You will be able to save your application and log back in at any time to review or make changes to it.
Corbin does not accept requests sent by fax, mail or email. Faxed, hand-delivered and mailed applications will be returned to the organization with an invitation to Corbin’s online application process.
Online Proposal Form Availability
Each year, the online proposal form for each deadline date will become available at least two months prior to the application due date. For instance, the online form for proposals due on March 1 will be available by January 1.
Online Proposal Receipt
Upon receipt of your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted.
Proposal Review
Grant proposals are reviewed by the Grants Administrator and decisions made by The Foundation’s Trustees during their May and November quarterly meetings.
Proposal Decisions
If Corbin awards a grant to your organization, you will receive a letter enclosing the check by the end of May for proposals submitted under the March 1 deadline, and by the end of November for proposals submitted under the September 1 deadline.
If your proposal is declined or deferred, you will be notified by hard copy letter by the end of May for proposals submitted under the March 1 deadline, and by the end of November for proposals submitted under the September 1 deadline.
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients are required to follow our Reporting Requirements.