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GrantMassachusetts — MIT J-WAFS 2027 Water and Food Seed Grants (LOI November 18, 2026)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $75,000 per year for 1-2 years; maximum $150,000 to an individual MIT-led research project. Up to eight projects anticipated, not a per-applicant award.

DeadlineMandatory LOI: November 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Invited full proposals: January 19, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET. LOI portal opened November 4, 2026.

Required next actionMIT PI-eligible applicants: review the 7-page FY2027 controlling RFP and FAQ at https://jwafs.mit.edu/SeedGrants, then use https://mitfunding.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/2026191 to submit the LOI Information Form and prescribed PDF before November 18 at 5 p.m. ET. If invited, submit full proposal and Excel budget by January 19, 2027 at 5 p.m. ET. Confirm any authenticated portal-only instructions before submission.

Current statusOpen November 4, 2026 for mandatory LOIs; MIT PI-restricted institutional research competition. Controlling public 7-page RFP and FAQ verified. Authenticated InfoReady fields not independently inspected; publication approval pending.Source verification2026-11-04

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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.