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Atlas works with municipalities, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, tribes, museums, schools, YMCAs, housing groups, fire and EMS agencies, healthcare providers and more. Your Grant Matrix brings together relevant funding opportunities and includes fit analysis of applicant eligibility, strategic alignment, funding potential, project goals, timing and submission requirements.

GrantUSDA Rural Development Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs — FY2027 Quarterly

Atlas Opportunity Score91/100

FundingMaximum USDA loan: $1,000,000. Maximum grant: $300,000 to establish a revolving loan fund. Loan projects require supplemental funds equal to at least 20% of the USDA loan from the ultimate recipient or intermediary. Grants require a 20% intermediary contribution to the revolving loan fund.

DeadlineUSDA currently lists FY2027 quarterly deadlines of September 30, 2026; December 31, 2026; March 31, 2027; and June 30, 2027, each by 4:30 p.m. local time at the applicable RD State Office. USDA states the FY2027 NOFO is still in clearance, so these deadlines and final submission controls are contingent on publication of the FY2027 notice.

Required next actionRoute qualifying rural healthcare, medical-equipment, education/training, and community-access projects through eligible RUS electric/telecommunications borrowers, former RUS borrowers, or eligible not-for-profit utilities. Reverify the final FY2027 NOFO, forms, scoring criteria, appropriations, submission mechanics, and any amendments before package production or submission.

Current statusOpen — FY2027 quarterly cycle posted; final FY2027 NOFO pending clearanceSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026

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If you arrived from a specific grant, Atlas carries that opportunity's public context into your request. Choose one primary organization category in the request form below. In Additional Details for Atlas, describe your precise legal organization type, related programs and other activities. One choice does not restrict the scope of your personalized Grant Matrix or its fit analysis.

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The Atlas team reviews eligibility, the current deadline, and project fit using the funder’s official materials, then follows up using the contact details you provide.
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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

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.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

Compare grants. Understand fit. Choose your next move.

Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.