- Late January: MCAEL RFPS released; Application form available on MCAEL website
- Late January: Grant Information meeting at MCAEL
- Early/Mid March: MCAEL staff available by appointment for specific application questions.
- Early April: Applications to be submitted electronically or by mail.
- May/June: MCAEL Grant Panel members review applications • Grant Panel members interview all applicants • County Council approves County budget • Grant Panel meets to develop funding recommendations • MCAEL board meets to approve funding recommendations
- Early June: Applicants are notified in writing of the MCAEL board’s final funding decision. Awards also announced on our awards page