Why June Is the Smartest Time to Launch Your Grant Strategy

June might feel like a slower season for nonprofits—programs are running, schools are out, and vacations are on the horizon. But behind the scenes, funders are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the grant calendar. Many major grant deadlines fall between August and October, meaning that right now is the critical window for nonprofits to plan, prepare, and position themselves to win.

If you have not yet already been building your 2025 grant strategy – June is the perfect time to launch!

At Impact Funding Solutions, we know from experience that onboarding a new client takes about 30 days, and the grant decision-making process can take 4 to 6 months. That means the grants you apply for this summer are the ones that will bring in funding during your year-end push, holiday campaigns, or early 2025 programs. Starting now ensures you’re ready to submit high-quality, strategic proposals before the deadlines start stacking up.

10 GRANTS FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST

GUPTA FAMILY FOUNDATION Opens July 1st – August 31st

CLIF FAMILY FOUNDATION – Due August 1st

WILLIAM DEAN FOUNDATION Due July 1st

ENTERGY – Due August 1st

DERMODY – Due by August 1st

WALMART SPARK GOOD GRANTS – rolling

LOOKING OUT FOUNDATION – Due by July 1st

MUTUAL OF AMERICA – Due July 1st

EDWARD VAN HOUTEN MEMORIAL FUND – New Jersey – Due August 1st

FOX FAMILY FOUNDATION – Due August 31st

***this is just a small sample of grants we have lined up for our clients for the summer***

💡 Remember: Most grant funders don’t fund immediately. The applications you submit now are the ones that result in funding months from now—so delaying your grant strategy means missing out on critical opportunities in Q4 and beyond.

If you’ve been thinking about hiring a grant writing team, June is the perfect time to get started. We’ll work with you to build a custom strategy, create a 6–12 month grant pipeline, and begin submitting high-potential applications within the first 30 days. We take all of the heavy lifting and confusion off of your plate, providing a clear action plan for success.

Ready to start building your grant pipeline?
Book your free discovery call today with our lead grant writer, Sarah Clarke, and let’s create a roadmap to $100,000+ in grant funding over the next year.

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