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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.

GrantIllinois DCEO 2026 Economic Empowerment Centers Grant (FY26-1; $250,000-$500,000; November 6)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingApplicant award $250,000-$500,000 for anticipated two-year program term; $2,500,000 total funding pool across up to 10 awards, not an individual applicant award. Minimum 100% award-value match required: at least 50% of grant amount cash plus allowable documented in-kind to complete the required match. Reimbursement-based.

DeadlineOfficial DCEO current grant webpage displays November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (time zone not stated). However, the controlling 16-page NOFO PDF as visually rendered describes applications as rolling without that deadline in its summary or submission section, and DCEO's June 23 FAQ states rolling until funds awarded. Date mismatch requires written clarification; applicants should conservatively use November 6 at 5:00 p.m.

Required next actionRead DCEO's EEC NOFO 3226-4281, FAQ, and application guidance. Seek written clarification from DCEO about the deadline because its current opportunity webpage lists November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. but visually rendered NOFO and FAQ describe rolling intake. Use November 6 at 5:00 p.m. conservatively. Complete GATA prequalification, signed Uniform Application and all-tabs Uniform Budget, disclosures, program application, organizational support documents, and 100% matching contribution documentation including at least 50% cash.

Current statusOpen per current DCEO application webpage; DEADLINE VERIFICATION HOLD. The webpage lists November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (time zone unstated), while the visually rendered NOFO and earlier official FAQ indicate rolling intake. Applicants should treat November 6 as the conservative deadline and verify in writing.Source verification2026-10-30Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization

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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.
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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

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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.