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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.

GrantNational – American Lung Association 2027 Dalsemer Interstitial Research Award ($50,000 per Year; December 1, 2026)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$50,000 per year for up to two years, applicant/institution total up to $100,000 contingent on successful first-year review and fund availability. No indirect costs; applicant salary and fringe <=75%; permanent equipment <=30%; project travel/publication <=$2,500 annually. Individual grant, not overall funder pool.

DeadlineDecember 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET); opened August 5, 2026 through proposalCENTRAL.

Required next actionRead the 17-page official Dalsemer 2026-2027 PDF; confirm early-career and mentor eligibility; sign in at https://proposalcentral.altum.com ; assemble mentor plan, three recommendation letters plus Department Head Statement, specific aims one page, research strategy six pages, biosketches, budget, Other Support and institutional approvals. Validate and submit by December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. IRB/IACUC evidence due before award starts.

Current statusOPEN — 2026-2027 American Lung Association Dalsemer Interstitial Research Award, 2026-12-01 11:59 PM ET deadline.Source verification2026-11-02Tracked applicant typesInstitution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, University or Research Institute

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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.