Dear Wiki Loves Monuments Organisers,

As preparations for Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 continue, we would like to remind organisers planning to apply for Wikimedia Rapid Grants that Cycle 1 is the most recommended timeline to ensure funds are received ahead of the competition period. Rapid Grant Cycle 1 Timeline

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Submission deadline: July 1, 2026 -

Review period: July 2 – July 29, 2026 -

Compliance check & decision announcement: July 30 – August 12, 2026 -

Grant processing & payment: August 12 - August 26, 2026 -

Earliest project start date: August 31, 2026

Organisers are encouraged to review the timeline https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline carefully and begin planning early.

For organisers who may not be able to access Rapid Grants or do not have Wiki Loves Monuments funding included in their Annual Plan, the Wiki Loves Monuments International Team also provides Micro-Grant https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2026/Organise#Micro-grants_from_WLM_International_Team support ranging from 300-500 USD to support local organising efforts.

In addition, as part of preparations for WLM 2026, the International Team is planning an upcoming Office Hour session where organisers can ask questions, seek clarification, and discuss concerns related to the competition, funding, and campaign planning.

Please stay tuned for the Office Hour call details and participation information.

We look forward to another successful edition of Wiki Loves Monuments with communities around the world. Best regards, Lucy Iwuala *For: Wiki Loves Monuments International Team*