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GrantMichigan 2028 NSLP Equipment Assistance School Food Authority Subgrants (November 19, 2026)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingMichigan statewide FY2026 USDA NSLP Equipment Assistance funding pool: $546,258, NOT an individual award. Michigan FY2028-labelled applicant-facing competitive school subgrant: maximum $15,000 PER eligible building/site, per MDE 2028 Application Guide and Important Information. Each equipment item must cost at least $1,000 excluding installation/delivery. Sponsors can seek awards for multiple eligible sites, each subject to the $15,000 site limit.

DeadlineNovember 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST); Michigan state NSLP Equipment Assistance 2028 round opened October 19, 2026.

Required next actionEligible Michigan NSLP sponsor must review current 2028 MDE equipment application guide, scoring rubric, Important Information and federal assurances; a Level 5 Authorized Official creates/submits NexSys application via MiLogin for Business by November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. Include eligible site 9-digit agreement numbers, approved capital expenditure budget using function 297, school food service financial and needs data, and required Capitalization Policy; purchasing officer must attend/review procurement webinar. Reimbursement after approved equipment purchased; furnish invoices/photos and annual/final reports, all purchases/spending by September 30, 2028. Follow procurement regulations and additional preapproval for capital equipment above $10,000 unless preapproved. Each equipment item minimum $1,000, site maximum $15,000.

Current statusOpen Michigan 2028-labelled NSLP Equipment Assistance applicant-facing competitive subgrants, October 19 to November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. Controlling 2028 MDE guide, Important Information, rubric, and assurances reviewed. Funding $15,000/site; reimbursement after purchase; procurement and reporting restrictions apply.Source verificationOctober 28, 2026 (MDE official current 2028 grant page, complete 2028 application guide, scoring rubric, Important Information and Assurances and Certifications; controlling requirements independently reviewed)Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District

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Eligibility

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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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