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GrantCalifornia — 2026 CalAgPlate Tier 2 Local and Community Agricultural Education Grants ($2,500–$10,000)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$2,500–$10,000 per Tier 2 applicant project. Approximately $34,500 (15% of $230,000 statewide program pool) is reserved for the entire Tier 2 category, NOT an individual award. No universal mandatory match stated; 5% of labor+fringe maximum indirect, reimbursement invoicing, conditional <=25% nonprofit advances, 10% final holdback.

DeadlineNovember 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time; RFP released October 5, 2026. Strict deadline, only GOATS online submission. Earliest eligible expenses January 1, 2027; final grant costs June 30, 2028.

Required next actionSubmit 2026 CDFA CalAgPlate Tier 2 proposal at https://applications.cdfa.ca.gov/grants/s by November 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. PT. Lead must be qualifying California nonprofit or state/local/tribal government agency; school/university applicants normally partner with an eligible lead (4-H university-administered nonprofit exception). Include measurable benefits to K12, college and/or adult agricultural education, detailed GOATS workplan and budget. One proposal per org.

Current statusOpen — CDFA CalAgPlate FY2026 funding proposals due November 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT; activities January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028.Source verification2026-10-26Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization, Tribal Government or Organization

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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

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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.