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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.

GrantMinnesota MDE SFY2027 Special Education Dispute Resolution Training and Information for Parents Grant (Up to $150,000; November 4)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingApplicant award alternatives: one award up to $150,000 OR two awards up to $75,000 each for initial two-year grant period. $150,000 is the entire program funding pool, not an additional amount per recipient. State may offer a lower award.

DeadlineNovember 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; applications must be received by MDE by that deadline.

Required next actionVerify 20 U.S.C. 1471 parent-organization qualifications, Minnesota location, board composition and mission. Prepare signed coversheet/assurances/application narrative as one PDF plus separate Excel budget. Obtain or validate SWIFT supplier ID and UEI. Email complete package to mde.compgrants@state.mn.us by November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Only salary and travel are eligible costs; consult current MDE instructions.

Current statusOpen competitive applicant grant for eligible Minnesota nonprofit special education parent advocacy organizations. Initial grant period expected January 2027 to December 31, 2028. Continuation subject to funding and performance.Source verification2026-10-30Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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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.