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GrantVermont 2026-27 BEST and Act 230 LEA Grant — School Climate, SEL & Behavioral Supports
Atlas Opportunity Score78/100
FundingUp to $10,000 per Vermont LEA as a single BEST/Act 230 allocation. A full $10,000 award requires at least $5,000 in eligible local contribution/in-kind support unless the LEA receives a qualifying waiver.
DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026. The public Vermont Agency of Education guidance does not publish a specific closing clock time; Atlas does not infer one.
Required next actionThe September 15, 2026 deadline is inside Atlas's 48-hour new-outreach cutoff and the Agency does not publish a closing clock time, so do not initiate new applicant outreach. For an LEA already working the application, align the request with its Safe and Healthy Schools plan and document the required local contribution or waiver basis; eligible contribution sources may include staff time, locally funded professional learning, aligned contracted services, and Medicaid reimbursement used for grant-aligned activities.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 14, 2026Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District
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How Atlas Scores Fit
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
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