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GrantNational — AOTF/ASHT/AHTF 2026–2027 Hand in Hand Research Grant ($50,000; November 2 Deadline)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingOne competitive $50,000 individual institutional research grant for one year (includes allowable indirect costs); one award in this 2026–2027 competition. Indirect cap 10%, PI/co-PI combined salaries up to 20% of request. This is the individual award amount and total single-award funding; not a statewide allocation.

DeadlineFull application deadline November 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), per controlling RFA. Applications opened August 14, 2026; no deadline extensions. Project July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028.

Required next actionCheck institutional U.S. nonprofit and investigator criteria in the official 2026–2027 Hand in Hand RFA; assemble eligible PI and OT co-investigator, experienced research mentor and community partner. Create ProposalCentral account. Upload institutional verification, biosketches, mentor commitment, community partner engagement letter, lay project summary/specific aims/research strategy, team plan, budget and justification, human-subjects forms, assurances, relevant appendices. Submit full application by November 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. IRB clearance is required before project start; AI-generated text must be footnote-acknowledged.

Current statusOPEN — AOTF/ASHT/AHTF 2026–2027 Hand in Hand Research Grant; one $50,000 institutional award. Full application closes November 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Must be PI/research institution eligible and have mentor, occupational therapist and community partner.Source verification2026-11-02Tracked applicant typesHealthcare Professional / Clinician, Institution of Higher Education, University or Research Institute

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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.