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GrantGreat Lakes – McDougal Family Foundation 2026-27 Healthy Water Policy, Pollution and Climate Resilience Grants

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingIndividual applicant award limit and range are not published for the McDougal Family Foundation Healthy Water program. No overall program funding allocation may be substituted for the applicant award.

DeadlineNovember 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), for February 2027 decisions. Additional round deadline April 16, 2027, 5:00 p.m. CST for July 2027 decisions.

Required next actionRead official Healthy Water guidelines https://www.mcdougalfamilyfdn.org/healthy-water and use the funder-linked GrantInterface portal to apply by November 20, 2026, 5 p.m. CST. Demonstrate a strong Great Lakes focus, measurable water-quality or climate-resilience benefits, regional relevance and stakeholder input; supply an appropriate project budget and required organizational evidence. Current grantees reapplying should include the 10-month report.

Current statusOpen - McDougal Family Foundation Healthy Water Grant Program fall 2026 application cycle closes November 20, 2026, 5 p.m. CST; priority Great Lakes and Lake Michigan.Source verification2026-10-27Tracked 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.

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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.