Eligibility
Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.
My Organization Fit Score
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Atlas combines public grant intelligence with the details of your organization to evaluate eligibility, strategic alignment, funding potential, timing, project fit and submission burden.
GrantUSDA NIFA 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program — FY2026
Atlas Opportunity Score81/100
Funding$56,000,000 total; approximately 125 awards; $50,000-$750,000 award range
DeadlineNovember 4, 2026
Required next actionEligible 1890 Land-grant Universities should review the FY2026 NOFO, choose the appropriate teaching, research, Extension, or integrated priority, complete the required federal package, and submit by November 4, 2026.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 4, 2026Tracked applicant typesInstitution of Higher Education, University or Research Institute
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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.
A High Score Is the Beginning
When the fit is strong, Atlas shows you why.
The goal is not to hand you another number. It is to identify the opportunities worth your attention and make the next step obvious.