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GrantUSDA NIFA Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis FY 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score94/100
Funding$1.5 million total program funding; anticipated 10 awards; $50,000 to $200,000 per award for standard grants, with workshop grants capped at $50,000; maximum funding per institution $250,000; no cost share or match required.
DeadlineNovember 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Required next actionPrioritize eligible 1994 Land Grant Institutions with a currently verified public health, community health, workforce, youth, or related extension program. Confirm applicant specific facts, current NOFO budget allowability, registrations, forms, data management and indirect cost rules, then complete CRM and Atlas Email Queue deduplication before outreach.
Current statusOpenSource verificationSeptember 12, 2026Tracked applicant typesTribal College or University
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How Atlas Scores Fit
Useful enough to guide action, structured enough to scale.
Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.
Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
A High Score Is the Beginning
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