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GrantUSDA Solid Waste Management Grant Program — FY2027 (SWMFY27)
Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review
FundingAward ceiling $1,000,000 per applicant (current Grants.gov synopsis); approximately $4,000,000 total program funding, 40 expected awards. Do not confuse the total pool with an individual award. No required match.
DeadlineDecember 31, 2026. Exact submission clock time/time zone not specified in accessible official synopsis; verify current NOFO and Grants.gov package.
Required next actionReview the FY2027 NOFO and application guide at Grants.gov opportunity SWMFY27, confirm technical-assistance capacity and rural population eligibility, complete the official budget, assurances and attachments, verify the portal cutoff time, and apply before December 31, 2026.
Current statusOpen — FY2027 solicitation posted October 1, 2026; applications due December 31, 2026Source verificationOctober 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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