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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 Grow Your Own Educator Development — Tier Two Retention and Expansion Grant (December 7)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$25,000,000 statewide combined FY27 appropriation for all FOUR tiers; individual Tier 2 award ceiling not published in reviewed official source.

DeadlineDecember 7, 2026; official program page does not state a closing hour or time zone. Apply via MDE NexSys.

Required next actionDetermine the correct eligibility tier. Download and complete the FINAL Tier 2 PDF posted October 21, 2026, obtain required educator preparation/development agreements and eligibility documentation, prepare NexSys budget and assurances, and submit by December 7, 2026. Check official page for amendments and times.

Current statusOpen — FY27 Tier 2 application window October 26 to December 7, 2026.Source verificationOctober 29, 2026 — MDE FY27 program page, Tier 2 fillable application, and published scoring/allowable-cost instructions reviewed. Final NexSys instructions remain controlling.Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization, School or School District

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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.