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# Round 3 Timeline

What is the timeline for Funding Round 3?

### Funding Round 3 Timeline

**1. Applications Open:** **May 7, 2026**

Organizations submit projects they want to fund. Applications include your project location, story, goals, and timeline.

Learn more about creating a strong application in our [Project Guide](/resources-for-land-stewards/project-guide.md).

*Note: Organizations can only submit one application per funding round.*

**2. Applications Close: May 31, 2026.**

**3. Selection process: June 1-14, 2026**

A coalition of partner organizations carefully reviews all applications and selects projects representing a range of locations and approaches. The selection process is highly competitive, with only a small percentage of projects accepted.

**4. Confirm Participation Window: June 15-30, 2026**

After selected projects are notified via email, they finalize their participation in the funding round. This is when you add payment details, confirm your commitment, and begin preparing for your campaign.

**5. Round 3 Opens for Donations: July 1, 2026 at 10 am CEST**

The funding festival begins.

Ma Earth provides guides, templates, resources, and support calls to help you prepare for the funding round. [Use our Crowdfunding Guide](/resources-for-land-stewards/crowdfunding-guide.md) and [Campaign Toolkit](https://maearth.com/campaign-toolkit) as you:

* Gather photos and media
* Create your contact list
* Draft outreach messages
* Plan your campaign strategy
* Share [project updates](/resources-for-land-stewards/project-updates.md)

All projects in the round are live simultaneously, creating collective momentum.

**6. Round Closes: July 21, 2026**

The funding round ends, then we calculate total funds including:

* Direct contributions from your supporters
* Matching funds based on number of supporters ([quadratic funding](/ma-earth/funding-explained/quadratic-funding.md))
* Bonus funds (if all projects together reach the collective funding goal)

**7. Distribution of funds (within 4 weeks)**

Funds are transferred to your organization or [host partner](/resources-for-land-stewards/about-host-partners.md). Project begins.

**8. Ongoing community**

The round may be over, but the relationships continue. Share [project updates](/resources-for-land-stewards/project-updates.md) with your supporters, connect with other land stewards from your cohort, and prepare to apply for future rounds.


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