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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.

GrantCalifornia — 2026 CalAgPlate Tier 1 California FFA Agricultural Education Grants ($10,000–$195,500)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$10,000–$195,500 per Tier 1 project, ONLY through California FFA Association, the sole listed eligible direct Tier 1 organization. Up to $195,500/85% of $230,000 total 2026 program allocation reserved for Tier 1; do not treat total program pool as every applicant award. No universal applicant cash match stated; reimbursements monthly/quarterly, conditional nonprofit advance <=25%, 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 actionIf the applicant is California FFA Association or an affiliated program pursuing Tier 1 participation, contact California FFA Association at 209-744-1600 / mpatton@calagteachers.org or mfreitas@californiaffa.org BEFORE any Tier 1 submission; confirm the Association is the only eligible direct Tier 1 applicant. Complete the organization's single official GOATS grant proposal by November 2, 2026, 9 a.m. PT, if authorized.

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

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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.