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GrantNorth Carolina 2026-27 Competitive Speech and Debate Grant Program
Atlas Opportunity Score55/100
Funding$250,000 statewide; up to $10,000 per participating high school team.
DeadlineSeptember 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Required next actionSeptember 19, 2026 closeout: the official NCDPI deadline of September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET has passed. No extension or reopening is posted on the controlling NCDPI page. This canonical entry remains non-public and is retained for historical continuity. Monitor only for an official reopening, extension, award update, or future cycle; do not initiate late applicant outreach or ordinary grant follow-up.
Current statusClosedSource verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District
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