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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 MDARD FY2027 Farm to Family Scratch Cooking in Schools Pilot (Up to $100,000; LOI November 24)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingIndividual awards: up to $25,000 for Chopping or Blending; up to $50,000 for Batch Cooking or Cooking Proteins; up to $75,000 for Partnering; up to $100,000 for Innovating. Total statewide pilot appropriation $500,000, up to 10 grants; $500,000 is not a single applicant award.

DeadlineMANDATORY Letter of Intent: November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Invitation-only full application: January 22, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time per PDF cover and timeline; PDF application requirements contain conflicting reference to January 8. Seek MDARD confirmation before final stage.

Required next actionComplete MDARD online Letter of Intent survey by November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Review project package and budget, verify Michigan-grown foods currently procured/served and food safety compliance; optional webinar November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. If invited in early December, use MiAgGrants for full application, prepare local procurement assessment, current capacity plan, support certification, narrative, itemized budget, and obtain MDARD clarification of conflicting January 8 vs January 22 deadline wording.

Current statusOpen for mandatory Letter of Intent through November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Full proposals are invitation-only; controlling guideline has internal January 8/22 date inconsistency.Source verification2026-10-31Tracked applicant typesSchool 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.

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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.
For opportunities you elect to pursue, Atlas can help gather missing information, draft applications and prepare submission materials.

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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

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.