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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.

GrantMichigan FY2027 Maritime Manufacturing M3 Initiative Community College Grant ($3,500,000 State Pool; November 9)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$3,500,000 TOTAL FY2026-2027 Michigan State School Aid Fund appropriation for the M3 continuation grant to a qualifying community college. Exact individual award is budget- and award-dependent; this amount is not a guaranteed applicant award.

DeadlineNovember 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Questions due October 30, 2026.

Required next actionConfirm the applicant is a Michigan community college directly involved in prior M3 phases. Obtain written clarification about equipment, training materials, student support and match because the RFP Prohibited Uses section and budget narrative create ambiguities. Submit signed cover letter, 10-page maximum narrative, completed budget worksheet and 2-page maximum budget narrative to LEO-Industry-Engagement@michigan.gov by November 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Current statusOpen October 28, 2026. Restricted applicant eligibility and controlling RFP amendments apply. Application deadline November 9, 2026. Exact expenditure restrictions and any proposed match should be confirmed with Michigan LEO.Source verificationOctober 28, 2026 (Michigan LEO official program page and 15-page controlling RFP; budget and prohibited-use clarifications outstanding)Tracked applicant typesCommunity College

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If you arrived from a specific grant, Atlas carries that opportunity's public context into your request. Choose one primary organization category in the request form below. In Additional Details for Atlas, describe your precise legal organization type, related programs and other activities. One choice does not restrict the scope of your personalized Grant Matrix or its fit analysis.

What Happens Next

Your request starts a personalized Grant Matrix.

Tell Atlas your exact legal entity type, location, mission and project, then submit the request.
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.
For opportunities you elect to pursue, Atlas can help gather missing information, draft applications and prepare submission materials.

This is an inquiry, not a grant application or a funding guarantee. Do not enter patient information, passwords, or private documents in this form. You retain responsibility for approving and submitting an application to the funder.

Complete grant details remain above this form and on the selected grant page; lengthy intake summaries may be abbreviated.

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

Compare grants. Understand fit. Choose your next move.

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.