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GrantNew York — Western New York Rural Library Grant Program 2027 Round 2 ($2,000–$150,000; November 13)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$2,000–$150,000 per individual 2027 Round 2 project. Higher-value awards primarily for collaborative multi-library projects. Separate program-wide allocation: $500,000 across Western New York annually (NOT an individual award).

DeadlineApplications opened September 11, 2026 and are due November 13, 2026. Exact hour and time zone NOT specified in the official 2027 guidelines. Awards expected early January 2027.

Required next actionCheck that the applying rural public library is on the officially pre-vetted eligibility roster. Confirm county-form discrepancy with WNYLRC/RRLC. Read the official 2027 Round 2 RFP and use the Jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/262446789112160. Prepare library/system details and EIN, $2,000–$150,000 project request, impact and priority alignment, collaboration, implementation/evaluation/sustainability plan, detailed budget and mandatory Excel budget spreadsheet, some budget for marketing/promotion, and at least one supplemental visual/project document. Apply by November 13, 2026 (no official cutoff time stated).

Current statusOPEN — 2027 Round 2 competitive grants for approved rural public libraries and eligible library systems in Western New York. Applications accepted September 11–November 13, 2026. Only organizations on the official pre-vetted eligible-library roster may apply.Source verification2026-11-02Tracked applicant typesPublic Library or Library System

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

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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.

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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.