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GrantIllinois – McDougal Family Foundation 2026-27 Strengthening Learning Environments for Equity Grants (November 20 Deadline)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingIndividual applicant award maximum and range not published by the McDougal Family Foundation. Do not substitute total annual foundation grantmaking or past recipient amounts for a published cap.

DeadlineNovember 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST for February 2027 awards. Separate subsequent application deadline: April 16, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. CST, for July 2027 awards.

Required next actionReview McDougal Family Foundation Strengthening Learning Environments for Equity guidelines at https://www.mcdougalfamilyfdn.org/education, confirm a specific Chicago Public Schools high school or school-level organizational partner serving priority students, and submit the application via the official GrantInterface portal by November 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST. Describe system-level school improvements, evidence, measurable student outcomes, leadership, budget, and prior-grant report when applicable.

Current statusOpen - 2026 fall application cycle for Chicago Public Schools high-school learning environment equity projects. Deadline November 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST.Source verification2026-10-27Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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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.

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