The timeline varies based on the method of granting. The estimates below will help you plan your giving and your grant recommendations:
One-time grants: Typically processed in 3-5 business days if the recipient is preapproved and payment information is on file.
Recurring grants: Processed close to their scheduled pay-by date.
New recipients: Timing depends on completing a vetting process and receiving necessary payment information from the recipient.
Once approved, grants are usually paid by ACH (electronic deposit), and funds
appear in the recipient's bank account within 1-2 days.
For more information about the lifecycle of dollars into and out of a fund, visit What Happens When I Recommend a Grant?
How can my grant recommendation be processed most efficiently?
Include a note with as much detail as possible about the recommended grant purpose.
Spell out acronyms and briefly describe programs that may be unfamiliar to The Signatry.
For event-related grants, include a statement under “Special Instructions for The Signatry” to the effect that no donor, donor advisor, or related party will receive a benefit, including the benefit of participation or choosing who will participate, if that is the case. (Otherwise, we will need to contact you to request confirmation.)
Ensure any notes naming individuals conform with the information above (Otherwise, we will need to contact you to request confirmation.)
Ensure your DAF has sufficient available funds to pay the recommended grant. If you need to make an additional contribution to fund a grant, please note that we cannot process grants until the contribution has cleared.
We can grant most quickly from The Signatry's primary Money Market pool. To prepare for the fastest grant turnaround, recommend investment instructions that maintain a sufficient balance in that pool.
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