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GrantMissouri Light a Single Candle Foundation St. Louis Area Grants — Rolling 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score64/100
FundingNo fixed minimum or maximum is published; requests above $5,000 require a site visit.
DeadlineRolling/currently open to new proposals and initial inquiries. Larger or more complex proposals follow the published quarterly review schedule. The September 12, 2026 cutoff has passed; the next published quarterly cutoff is January 9, 2027. No cutoff time or time zone is published.
Required next actionEligible new applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry and follow foundation instructions before a full proposal. No routine Dr. Miltie applicant outreach is warranted under the current published scope.
Current statusActive - new proposals and initial inquiries welcomeSource verificationSeptember 18, 2026
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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
When the fit is strong, Atlas shows you why.
The goal is not to hand you another number. It is to identify the opportunities worth your attention and make the next step obvious.