Quarterly Timeline

Award Cycles & Deadlines

MTC accepts IDEA Fund applications on a quarterly cycle. Review key application deadlines and meeting schedules.

APPLICATIONS CLOSEDJanuary 2026 Cycle

Applications for this cycle closed on Closed · January 2026. Next expected cycle dates will be published upon official announcement.

January 2026 Award Round

Applications closed. Board approvals completed in April 2026.

APPLICATIONS CLOSEDApril 2026 Cycle

Applications for this cycle closed on Closed · April 2026. Next expected cycle dates will be published upon official announcement.

April 2026 Award Round

Applications closed. Board approvals completed in July 2026.

UPCOMING CYCLEOctober 2026 Cycle
Application Portal Opens:

August 2026 (Central Time)

October 2026 Award Round

Portal opens August 2026. Submissions close October 2026.