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.

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 and Campaign Toolkit as you:

• Gather photos and media
• Create your contact list
• Draft outreach messages
• Plan your campaign strategy
• Share project updates

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)
• 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 fiscal host. Project begins.

8. Ongoing community

The round may be over, but the relationships continue. Share project updates with your supporters, connect with other land stewards from your cohort, and prepare to apply for future rounds.