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GrantUSDA NIFA National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (USDA-NIFA-HEP-011737)
Atlas Opportunity Score88/100
FundingApproximately $14 million total; Standard Grant requests range from $78,000 to $705,000. NIFA anticipates approximately 28 awards.
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Required next actionEligible institutions should confirm applicant and fellowship eligibility, select supported graduate disciplines and fellows, and prepare the complete Grants.gov package using the FY2026 NNF NOFO and current NIFA Grants Application Guide.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 14, 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.
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