2022-2023

Date	Event
December 1, 2022	OPM will begin to accept 2023 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1)
January 31, 2023	Regulatory deadline for 2023 CFC applications. The application fee is required by the deadline for the submission to be reviewed for eligibility. Documents and/or information submitted after the deadline will not be considered. — 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
February 17, 2023	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System— 5 CFR §950.501(c)
February 28, 2023	Late filing deadline for 2023 CFC applications. Additional application fees will be assessed. The application fee is required by the deadline for the submission to be reviewed for eligibility. Requests for application extensions after this deadline will not be considered. — 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
April 3, 2023	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2022 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months after that. — 5 CFR §950.801(b)(2)
June 9, 2023	The target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. — 5 CFR §950.501(a)
June 23, 2023	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within ten (10) business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2)
August 9, 2023	The target date for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 16, 2023	Regulatory deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the listing fee. Charities will not be listed in the paper or electronic Charity Lists, and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 28, 2023	The target for issuance of the 2023 CFC Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b)
August 30, 2023	Late filing deadline for approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the listing fee. Charities that complete listing requirements after the August 16 deadline will appear in the online 2023 Charity List, however, they may not appear in printed local Charity Lists. CFC contributions will not be processed on the behalf of a charity that did not complete listing requirements. Listing extension requests will not be considered after this deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
September 1, 2023 – January 15, 2024	2023 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2023, nor end later than January 15, 2024. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2023	The 2024 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on the estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. — 5 CFR §950.107(a)
December 1, 2023	OPM will begin to accept 2024 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1)

2021-2022

Date	Event
December 1, 2021	OPM will begin to accept 2022 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
January 3, 2022 - March 31, 2022	Selection of Outreach Coordinators to provide local operations and marketing support to CFC zones for the 2022 Campaign Year. — 5 CFR §950.601.
January 31, 2022	Regulatory deadline for 2022 CFC applications. The application fee is required by the deadline for the submission to be reviewed for eligibility. Documents and/or information submitted after the deadline will not be considered. — 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
February 17, 2022	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System. — 5 CFR §950.501(c)
February 28, 2022	Late filing deadline for 2022 CFC applications. Additional application fees will be assessed. The application fee is required by the deadline for the submission to be reviewed for eligibility. Requests for application extensions after this deadline will not be considered. — 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
April 1, 2022	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2021 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months after that. — 5 CFR §950.801(b)(2).
June 10, 2022	The target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. — 5 CFR §950.204(a)
June 24, 2022	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within ten (10) business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2)
August 8, 2022	The target date for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 15, 2022	Regulatory deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the listing fee. Charities will not be listed in the paper or electronic Charity Lists, and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 26, 2022	The target for issuance of the 2022 CFC Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b)
August 31, 2022	Late filing deadline for approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the listing fee. Charities that complete listing requirements after the August 13 deadline will appear in the online 2022 Charity List, however, they may not appear in printed local Charity Lists. CFC contributions will not be processed on the behalf of a charity that did not complete listing requirements. Listing extension requests will not be considered after this deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
September 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023	2022 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2022, nor end later than January 15, 2023. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2022	The 2023 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on the estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. — 5 CFR §950.107(a) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 1, 2022	OPM will begin to accept 2023 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]

Archived CFC Calendars

2020-2021

Date	Event
December 1, 2020	OPM will begin to accept 2021 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
February 26, 2021	Closing date for 2021 CFC applications. Application fees are required by the application deadline and must be received for an application to be considered complete and received by OPM. Late applications will not be considered. — 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
February 17, 2021	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System. — 5 CFR §950.501(c)
November 4, 2020 - March 31, 2021	Selection of Outreach Coordinators to provide local operations and marketing support to CFC zones for the 2020 Campaign Year. — 5 CFR §950.601(11)(c)
April 1, 2021	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2020 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months after that. — 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
June 8, 2021	The target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. — 5 CFR §950.(a)(2)
June 22, 2021	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within ten (10) business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2)
August 6, 2021	The target date for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 13, 2021	Deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the Listing Fee. Charities will not be listed in the paper or electronic Charity Lists, and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 20, 2021	The target for issuance of the 2021 CFC Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b)
September 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022	2021 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2021, nor end later than January 15, 2022. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2021	The 2022 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on the estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. — 5 CFR §950.107(s) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 1, 2021	OPM will begin to accept 2022 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]

2019-2020

Date	Event
September 9, 2019 – January 12, 2020	2019 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period has been determined by the Director. Donors will be able to pledge from September 9, 2019, to January 12, 2020. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2019	The 2020 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on the estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. 5 CFR §950.107(s) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 2, 2019	OPM will begin to accept 2020 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1)
January 31, 2020	Closing date for 2020 CFC applications. Application fees are required by the application deadline and must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and received by OPM. Late applications will not be considered. – 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
February 17, 2020	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System. – 5 CFR §950.501(c)
November 4, 2019  - March 31, 2020	Selection of Outreach Coordinators to provide local operations and marketing support to CFC zones for the 2020 Campaign Year. 5 CFR §950.601(11)(c)
April 1, 2020	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2019 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months after that. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
June 8, 2020	The target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. All LFCCs’ decisions must be completed and entered into the CFC Application System by this date. — 5 CFR §950.(a)(2)
June 22, 2020	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within ten (10) business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2)
July 27, 2020	The target date for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 7, 2020	Deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the Listing Fee. Charities will not be listed in the paper or electronic Charity Lists, and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
August 14, 2020	The target for issuance of the 2020 Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b)
September 1, 2020 – January 15, 2021	2020 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2020, nor end later than January 15, 2021. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2020	The 2021 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on the estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. 5 CFR §950.107(s) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 1, 2020	OPM will begin to accept 2021 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]

2018-2019

Date	Event
September 10, 2018 – January 11, 2019	2018 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period has been determined by the Director. Donors will be able to pledge from September 10, 2018 to January 11, 2019. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 1, 2018	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2016 campaign schedules to OPM. Refer to CFC Memorandum 2018-02 - 2018 Combined Federal Campaign Compliance Program. — 5 CFR §950.105(c)(9)
December 1, 2018	OPM will begin to accept 2019 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1)
January 31, 2019	Closing date for 2019 CFC applications. Application fees are required by the application deadline and must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and received by OPM. Late applications will not be considered. – 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1)
February 15, 2019	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System. – 5 CFR §950.501(c)
April 1, 2019	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2018 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months thereafter. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 1, 2019 – May 1, 2019	Selection of Outreach Coordinators to provide local operations and marketing support to CFC zones. 5 CFR §950.601(11)(c)
May 30, 2019	Target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. All LFCCs’ decisions must be completed and entered into the CFC Application System by this date. — 5 CFR §950.(a)(2)
June 12, 2019	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within 10 business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2)
July 13, 2019	Target date for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
July 25, 2019	Deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the Listing Fee. Charities will not be listed in paper or electronic Charity Lists and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf, if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c)
July 31, 2019	Target for issuance of the 2019 Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b)
September 1, 2019 – January 15, 2020	2019 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2019 nor end later than January 15, 2020. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3)
October 31, 2019	The 2020 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. 5 CFR §950.107(s) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 2, 2019	OPM will begin to accept 2020 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]

2017-2018

Date	Event
October 2, 2017 – January 12, 2018	2017 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. — 5 CFR §950.102(a) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
September 15, 2017	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2017 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2017.)
September 30, 2017	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2017 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2017.)
October 30, 2017	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2016 CFC Designated Charities
December 1, 2017	OPM will begin to accept 2018 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 13 & 15, 2017	2018 CFC National/International Charity Application Training (1900 E Street, NW, Washington, DC and via webcast). Applicants may view the pre-recorded Training for Independent and Member organizations. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
February 15, 2018	Designation totals and donor information, for donors who authorized the release of their information, available on the CFC Application System. – 5 CFR §950.501(c) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
February 16, 2018	Closing date for 2018 CFC applications. Application fees are required by the application deadline and must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and received by OPM. Late applications will not be considered. – 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
March 31, 2018	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2016 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
April 1, 2018	The Central Campaign Administrator (CCA) will begin to distribute 2017 campaign funds. Funds will be distributed on the 15th of each of eleven months thereafter. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
April 1, 2018 – May 1, 2018	Selection of Outreach Coordinators to provide local operations and marketing support to CFC zones. 5 CFR §950.601(11)(c) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
May 30, 2018	Target date for OPM to notify organizations of eligibility decisions. All LFCCs’ decisions must be completed and entered into the CFC Application System by this date. — 5 CFR §950.(a)(2) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
June 13, 2018	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within 10 business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §950.204(c)(2) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
July 13, 2018	Target for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions. — 5 CFR §950.107(c) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
July 25, 2018	Deadline for all approved charities to complete listing information and to make payment of the Listing Fee. Charities will not be listed in paper or electronic Charity Lists and CFC contributions will not be processed on their behalf, if the listing fee is not received by the deadline. — 5 CFR §950.107(c) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
July 31, 2018	Target date for issuance of the 2018 Charity List. — 5 CFR §950.201(b) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
September 1, 2018 – January 15, 2018	2018 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2018 nor end later than January 15, 2018. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
October 1, 2018	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2016 campaign schedules to OPM. Refer to CFC Memorandum 2018-02 - 2018 Combined Federal Campaign Compliance Program. — 5 CFR §950.105(c)(9) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
October 31, 2018	The 2019 CFC Fee Schedule is published by this date. The fee structure will be determined annually by the Director based on estimated costs of administering the central campaign and local marketing efforts. 5 CFR §950.107(s) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
December 3, 2018	OPM will begin to accept 2019 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open. – 5 CFR §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]

2016-2017

Date	Event
September 1 – December 15, 2016	2017 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. — 5 CFR §950.102(a) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
September 15, 2016	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2016.)
September 30, 2016	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2016.)
October 30, 2016	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2015 CFC Designated Charities
December 1, 2016	2016 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.
December 15, 2016	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2017 pay year.
December 27, 2016	OPM will begin to accept 2017 CFC charity applications via the CFC Application System. Notification will be sent to CFC distribution lists when the system is open.
January 12, 17, and 19, 2017	2017 CFC National/International Charity Application Training (1900 E Street, NW, Washington, DC and online via Adobe Connect). Please visit CFC training registration site to register. Both physical seating and Adobe Connect invitations are limited.
February 24, 2017	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2016 Campaign Results) to OPM.
March 15, 2017	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2016 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. — 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
March 17, 2017	Closing date for 2017 CFC applications. Application fees are required by the application deadline and must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and received by OPM. Late applications will not be considered. – 5 CFR §950.107(b) and §950.601(a)(1) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
March 31, 2017	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2015 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
April 1, 2017	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2016 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
April 3, 2017	Target date for OPM to notify LFCCs of available Outreach Coordinators.
June 16, 2017	Deadline for OPM and/or LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions. All decisions must be completed and entered into the CFC Application System before this date. — 5 CFR §601(a)(2) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
June 30, 2017	Last day for receipt of appeals. Appeals must be received by OPM within 10 business days of the date the decision to deny the application was sent via email. — 5 CFR §204(c)(2) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
July 24, 2017	Target for decisions by OPM on all appeals. Charity application records and CFC charity lists will be updated based on final appeal decisions and receipt of Listing Fees. — 5 CFR §107(c) [as amended at 79 FR 21581, Apr. 17, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2017]
July 31, 2017	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2016 CFC Designated Charities. — 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
August 1, 2017	2017 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC. — 5 CFR §950.105(d)(9) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
August 7, 2017	Target for issuance of OPM-approved charity lists.
September 1, 2016 – January 15, 2018	2017 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period will be determined by the Director. It will not begin earlier than September 1, 2016 nor end later than January 15, 2018. — 5 CFR §950.601(a)(3) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]
September 15, 2017	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2017 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2017.)
September 30, 2017	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2017 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM. (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2017.)
October 31, 2017	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2016 CFC Designated Charities. — 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) [as amended at 71 FR 67290, Nov. 20, 2006; eff. through Dec. 31, 2016]

2015-2016

Date	Event
September 1 – December 15, 2015	2015 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. —   5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2015	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2015.)
September 30, 2015	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2015.)
October 30, 2015	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2014 CFC Designated Charities
November 19, 2015	2016 CFC National/International Charity Application Training (1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC).  To register, send email to cfc@opm.gov with your name, organization, and phone number.
November 27, 2015	2015 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).  (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 1, 2015	OPM will begin to accept 2016 National/International applications
December 15, 2015	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2016 pay year. Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2016 campaign mergers and expansions. Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2016 PCFO applications via Public Notice.  The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days.  —  5 CFR §950.104(c)
January  15, 2016	Closing date for 2016 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST.  Late applications will not be considered.)
January 22, 2016	Recommended deadline for 2016 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February 5, 2016	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO – 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 1, 2016	Recommended opening date for 2016 local applications.  (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine a different opening date as long as the closing date is on or before April 1, 2016.)
February 26, 2016	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2015 campaign results) to OPM.
March 1, 2016	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
March 15, 2016	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2015 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 31, 2016	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2014 campaign funds.
April 1, 2016	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2015 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) Deadline for 2106 Local application period.  Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline.  Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 22, 2016	Deadline for PCFOs to enter all 2016 charity application data (except eligibility decisions) in to the CFC Charity Registry.
April 29, 2016	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions and, if approved, 5-digit codes, in writing. — 5 CFR §950.204(e). All decisions must be based on OPM's verification of 501(c)(3) statuses in the CFC Charity Registry. Any organization that was not cleared in the registry must be denied by the LFCC. The LFCC must approve and document the procedure by which it is informed of the OPM's verification of 501(c)(3) statuses.
May 13, 2016	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 3, 2016	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
June 10, 2016	Deadline for campaigns to update records based on local application decisions and to request issuance of OPM-approved final local charity lists. Local campaign access to the CFC Charity Registry is closed.
June 30, 2016	Target for issuance of 2016 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email)
July 29, 2016	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2015 CFC Designated Charities Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August  1, 2016	2016 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
August 8, 2016	Issuance of 2016 Universal Giving List of Approved Charities
September 1 – December 15, 2016	2016 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. — 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2016	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2016 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2016.)
September 30, 2016	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2016 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2016.)
October 31, 2016	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2015 CFC Designated Charities

2014-2015

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2014	2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. --  5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2014	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2014 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2014.)
September 30, 2014	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2013 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2014.)
October 31, 2014	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2013 CFC Designated Charities
November 13, 2014	2014 CFC National/International Charity Application Training 10AM – Noon  U.S. Office of Personnel Management Contact cfc@opm.gov to RSVP.
November 28, 2014	2014 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).  (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 1, 2014	OPM will begin to accept 2015 National/International applications
December 15, 2014	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2015 pay year. Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2015 campaign mergers and expansions. Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2015 PCFO applications via Public Notice.  The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days.  --  5 CFR §950.104(c)
January 15, 2015	Closing date for 2015 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST.  Late applications will not be considered.)
January 23, 2015	Recommended deadline for 2015 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February ;6, 2015	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO – 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 18-19, 2015	National CFC Training for LFCCs and PCFOs (Fort Worth, TX)
February 23, 2015	Recommended opening date for 2015 local applications.  (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine a different opening date, provided the closing date is on or before April 1, 2015.)
February 27, 2015	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2014 campaign results) to OPM.
March 2, 2015	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
March 13, 2015	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2014 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 31,  2015	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2013 campaign funds.
April 1, 2015	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2014 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2) Deadline for 2015 Local application period.  Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline.  Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 23, 2015	Deadline for PCFOs to enter all 2015 charity application data (except eligibility decisions) in to the CFC Charity Registry.
April 30, 2015	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions and, if approved, 5-digit codes, in writing. -- 5 CFR §950.204(e). All decisions must be based on OPM’s verification of 501(c)(3) statuses in the CFC Charity Registry. Any organization that was not cleared in the registry must be denied by the LFCC. The LFCC must approve and document the procedure by which it is informed of the OPM’s verification of 501(c)(3) statuses.
May 14, 2015	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 5, 2015	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals. Deadline for all eligibility decisions to be entered in to the CFC Charity Registry.
June 12, 2015	Deadline for campaigns to update records based on local appeal decisions and to request issuance of OPM-approved final local charity lists. Local campaign access to the CFC Charity Registry is closed.
June 30, 2015	Target for completion of 2015 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email)
July 31, 2015	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2014 CFC Designated Charities Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 3, 2015	2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
August 7, 2015	Issuance of 2015 Universal Giving List of Approved Charities
September 1 – December 15, 2015	2015 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2015	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2015.)
September 30, 2015	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2015 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2015.)
October 31, 2015	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2014 CFC Designated Charities

2013-2014

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2013	2013 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. --  5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 16, 2013	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2013 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2013.)
September 30, 2013	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2013 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2013.)
October 31, 2013	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2012 CFC Designated Charities
November 15, 2013	2014 CFC National/International Charity Application Training 10AM – Noon  U.S. Office of Personnel Management Contact cfc@opm.gov to RSVP.
November 21, 2013	2014 CFC National/International Charity Application Webcast 2PM (EST) Contact cfc@opm.gov to RSVP.
November 29, 2013	2013 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).  (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 2, 2013	OPM will begin to accept 2014 National/International applications
December 13, 2013	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2014 pay year.
December 13, 2013	Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2014 campaign mergers and expansions.
December 13, 2013	Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2014 PCFO applications via Public Notice.  The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days.  --  5 CFR §950.104(c)
January  15, 2014	Closing date for 2014 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST.  Late applications will not be considered.)
January 21, 2014	Recommended deadline for 2014 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February  7, 2014	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO – 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 11-13, 2014	National CFC Training for LFCCs and PCFOs (Atlanta, GA)
February 28, 2014	Recommended opening date for 2014 local applications.  (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine a different opening date, provided the closing date is on or before April 1, 2014.)
March 14, 2014	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2013 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 17, 2014	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2012 campaign results) to OPM.
March 18, 2014	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
March 31,  2014	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2012 campaign funds.
April 1, 2014	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2013 campaign funds. – 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 1, 2014	Deadline for 2014 Local application period.  Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline.  Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 30, 2014	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing. --  5 CFR §950.204(e)
May 14, 2014	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 3, 2014	Deadline for submission of E-Giving/Technology Report to OPM.
June 4, 2014	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
June 30, 2014	Target for completion of 2014 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email)
July 31, 2014	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2013 CFC Designated Charities
July 31, 2014	Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 1, 2014	2014 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
August 29, 2014	Closing date of the 2014 CFC Charity Registry
September 1 – December 15, 2014	2014 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2014	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send paper copies of the 2014 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending the documents electronically have a deadline of September 30, 2014.)
September 30, 2014	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send electronic copies of the 2014 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.  (Campaigns sending paper documents have a deadline of September 15, 2014.)
October 31, 2014	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2013 CFC Designated Charities
December 1, 2014	OPM will begin to accept 2015 National/International Applications

2012-2013

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2012	2012 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2012	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send copies of the 2012 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 16, 2012	2013 CFC National/International Charity Application Training 10AM - Noon U.S. Office of Personnel Management Contact cfc@opm.gov) to RSVP.
November 19, 2012	2013 CFC National/International Charity Application Webcast 2PM (EST) Contact cfc@opm.gov) to RSVP.
November 30, 2012	2012 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 3, 2012	OPM will begin to accept 2013 National/International applications
December 14, 2012	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2013 pay year.
December 14, 2012	Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2013 campaign mergers and expansions.
December 14, 2012	Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2013 PCFO applications via Public Notice. The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days. -- 5 CFR §950.104(c)
January 15, 2013	Closing date for 2013 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST. Late applications will not be considered.)
January 21, 2013	Recommended deadline for 2013 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February 8, 2013	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO - 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 26 - 28, 2013	National CFC Training for LFCCs and PCFOs (Atlanta, GA)
February 28, 2013	Recommended opening date for 2013 local applications. (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine a different opening date, provided the closing date is on or before April 1, 2013.)
March 15, 2013	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2012 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 18, 2013	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2012 campaign results) to OPM.
March 18, 2013	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
March 29, 2013	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2011 campaign funds.
April 1, 2013	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2012 campaign funds. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 1, 2013	Deadline for 2012 Local application period. Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline. Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 30, 2013	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing. -- 5 CFR §950.204(e)
May 14, 2013	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 3, 2013	Deadline for submission of E-Technology Report to OPM.
June 4, 2013	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
July 1, 2013	Deadline for completion of 2013 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email)
July 31, 2013	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2012 CFC Designated Charities
July 31, 2013	Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 1, 2013	2013 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
August 30, 2013	Closing date of the 2013 CFC Charity Registry
September 1 - December 15, 2013	2013 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 16, 2013	Deadline for LFCCs to send copies of the 2013 CFC Audit Guide and required supporting documentation to OPM.
October 31, 2013	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2012 CFC Designated Charities
December 2, 2013	OPM will begin to accept 2014 National/International Applications

2011-2012

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2011	2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2011	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send copies of the 2010 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 18, 2011	2012 CFC National/International Charity Application Training 10AM - Noon U.S. Office of Personnel Management Contact cfc@opm.gov) to RSVP.
December 1, 2011	2012 CFC National/International Charity Application Webcast 2PM (EST) Contact cfc@opm.gov) to RSVP.
December 1, 2011	2011 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 1, 2011	OPM will begin to accept 2012 National/International applications
December 15, 2011	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2012 pay year.
December 15, 2011	Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2012 campaign mergers and expansions.
December 15, 2011	Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2012 PCFO applications via Public Notice. The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days. -- 5 CFR §950.104(c)
January 17, 2012	Closing date for 2012 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST. Late applications will not be considered.)
January 23, 2012	Recommended deadline for 2012 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February 10, 2012	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO - 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 27, 2012	Recommended opening date for 2012 local applications. (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine an earlier application deadline.)
February 28 - March 2, 2012	2012 CFC Regional Workshop San Antonio, TX
March 15, 2012	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2011 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 16, 2012	Deadline for campaigns to submit OPM Form 1417 (2011 campaign results) to OPM.
March 19, 2012	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
March 31, 2012	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2010 campaign funds.
April 1, 2012	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2011 campaign funds. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 2, 2012	Deadline for 2012 Local application period. Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline. Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 30, 2012	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing. -- 5 CFR §950.204(e)
May 14, 2012	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 1, 2012	Deadline for submission of E-Technology Report to OPM.
June 4, 2012	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
June 29, 2012	Deadline for completion of 2012 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email)
July 31, 2012	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2011 CFC Designated Charities
July 31, 2012	Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 1, 2012	2012 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
August 31, 2012	Closing date of the 2012 CFC Charity Registry
September 1 - December 15, 2012	2012 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 17, 2012	Deadline for LFCCs to send copies of the 2012 CFC Audit Guide and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 1, 2012	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2011 CFC Designated Charities
December 3, 2012	OPM will begin to accept 2013 National/International Applications

2010-2011

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2010	2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2010	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send copies of the 2010 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 5, 2010	2011 CFC National/International Application Training 10AM - Noon Office of Personnel Management, Washington DC(Contact CFC Operations to RSVP - cfc@opm.gov)
December 1, 2010	2010 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 1, 2010	OPM will begin to accept 2011 National/International applications
December 15, 2010	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2011 pay year.
December 15, 2010	Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2011 campaign mergers and expansions.
December 15, 2010	Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2011 PCFO applications via Public Notice. The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days. -- 5 CFR §950.104(c)
January 18, 2011	Closing date for 2011 National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST. Late applications will not be considered.)
January 24, 2011	Recommended deadline for 2010 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February 11, 2011	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO - 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 15-18, 2011	CFC Workshop - New Orleans, LA
February 28, 2011	Recommended opening date for 2011 local applications. (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine the application deadline.)
March 1, 2011	Deadline for campaigns to submit Form 1417 (2010 campaign results) to OPM.
March 15, 2011	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2010 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 31, 2011	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2009 campaign funds.
April 1, 2011	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2010 campaign funds. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 1, 2011	Deadline for 2011 Local application period. Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline. Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
April 1, 2011	CFC Charity Registry is available for local campaign data entry.
April 29, 2011	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing. -- 5 CFR §950.204(e)
May 13, 2011	Target date for notice of national/international organization eligibility decisions.
May 13, 2011	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 3, 2011	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
June 30, 2011	Target date for completion of 2011 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email and posted on OPM website)
July 29, 2011	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2010 CFC Designated Charities
July 29, 2011	Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 1, 2011	2011 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
September 1 - December 15, 2011	2011 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2011	Deadline for LFCCs to send copies of the 2011 CFC Audit Guide and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 1, 2011	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2010 CFC Designated Charities
December 1, 2011	OPM will begin to accept 2012 National/International Applications

2009-2010

Date	Event
September 1 - December 15, 2009	2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) official solicitation period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2009	Deadline for Local Federal Coordinating Committees (LFCC) to send copies of the 2009 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 19, 2009	2010 CFC National/International Application Training (Contact Office of CFC Operations to RSVP - cfc@opm.gov)
December 1, 2009	2009 Principal Combined Fund Organization (PCFO) financial information for payroll disbursements due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). (A form will be sent to PCFOs via email.)
December 1, 2009	OPM will begin to accept 2010 National/International applications
December 15, 2009	OPM transmits PCFO financial information to Federal payroll offices for disbursements to be made during the 2010 pay year.
December 15, 2009	Recommended deadline for LFCC decisions on 2010 campaign mergers and expansions.
December 15, 2009	Recommended deadline for LFCCs to advertise for 2010 PCFO applications via Public Notice. The application period must be open a minimum 21 calendar days, but it is recommended that it remain open for 30 calendar days. -- 5 CFR §950.104(c)
TBA	Deadlines for the verification of 2010 CFC applicants' current tax-exempt status and the assignment of codes will be provided to campaign personnel via email.
January 15, 2010	Closing date for National/International Independent Organization and Federation CFC applications (Must be received in CFC Office no later than 5:00pm EST. Late applications will not be considered.)
January 25, 2010	Recommended deadline for 2010 PCFO Applications to the LFCC.
February 19, 2010	Deadline for LFCCs to select a PCFO - 5 CFR §950.801(a)(3)
February 21-24, 2010	CFC Regional Workshop – Tampa, FL
March 1, 2010	Recommended opening date for 2010 local applications. (Recommended date only - LFCCs may determine the application period dates for their individual campaign - however, all local application decisions must be completed by the LFCC no later than April 30, 2010.)
March 15, 2010	Deadline for PCFOs to notify 2009 CFC-participating charities and federations of the total designations, share of undesignated amounts, and the names and contact information for donors who authorized the release of their information. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(1)
March 31, 2010	Deadline for PCFOs to make final disbursement of 2008 campaign funds.
March 31, 2010	Deadline for campaigns to submit Form 1417 (2009 campaign results) to OPM.
April 1, 2010	Deadline for all campaigns to begin disbursement of 2009 campaign funds. - 5 CFR §950.901(i)(2)
April 2, 2010	Deadline for 2010 Local application period. Campaigns may set an earlier application deadline. Local organizations should contact their local CFC office for more information.
May 3, 2010	Target date for notice of national/international organization eligibility decisions.
April 30, 2010	Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing. -- 5 CFR §950.204(e)
May 14, 2010	LFCCs begin receiving appeals within seven (7) business days of the date of receipt of the initial LFCC decision or fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the decision was mailed, whichever is earlier.
June 4, 2010	Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals.
June 30, 2010	Target date for completion of 2010 National/International List of Participating Agencies (sent to campaigns via email and posted on OPM website)
July 30, 2010	Deadline for Disbursement of Second-Quarter Disbursements to 2009 CFC Designated Charities
July 30, 2010	Target date for OPM to complete Local appeals.
August 2, 2010	2010 CFC Audit Guide reports and supporting documentation must be submitted to the LFCC.
September 1 - December 15, 2010	2010 Combined Federal Campaign Official Solicitation Period. -- 5 CFR §950.102(a)
September 15, 2010	Deadline for LFCCs to send copies of the 2010 CFC Audit Guide and supporting documentation to OPM.
November 1, 2010	Deadline for Disbursement of Third-Quarter Disbursements to 2009 CFC Designated Charities
December 1, 2010	OPM will begin to accept 2011 National/International Applications