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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 FFY2026 LSTA Professional Development Travel Grants – Round 2 (Up to $17,500 per library system; November 6)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$1,500 maximum per staff for in-state event, $3,500 maximum per staff for out-of-state event, $500 maximum per staff for virtual event. No more than 5 staff per applicant or regional library system and $17,500 aggregate per applicant/system. $50,000 statewide pool for 14-25 staff; not an individual award.

DeadlineNovember 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; complete application must be received by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Required next actionCheck eligible Minnesota library employer/fiscal agent and absence of an accepted Round 1 application. Choose an eligible conference or training within February-September 2027; prepare signed application/assurances/narrative in one PDF and separate Excel budget for permissible travel/registration costs. Obtain SWIFT ID and applicable UEI; send to mde.compgrants@state.mn.us by November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Review posted MDE Q&A, state travel limits and reimbursement conditions.

Current statusOpen, competitive FY2026 LSTA Round 2; application window ends November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Grant period expected February 2027 through September 30, 2027. Round 1 accepted applicants are ineligible for this Round 2.Source verification2026-10-30Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Nonprofit 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.