For the NCCA grants process, the site says processing takes about 4 months from the application deadline ; applicants are then notified in writing of the final decision, so funding would only arrive after that award notice and any required award processing.

What that means

  • If your proposal is accepted, the earliest practical timing is usually a few weeks after the official award notice, once the grant paperwork is completed.
  • The public guidance I found does not give a fixed payment date, only the review timeline and notification process.
  • In other grant programs, award timing can vary a lot depending on the agency and budget approvals, so “accepted” does not always mean immediate release of funds.

Simple reading

If you’re asking “when do I get the money?”, the safest answer is: expect several months from the deadline, and only after the written award notice.