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GrantArkansas Commitment to Excellence in STEM Grant — 2026–27
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
Funding$112,145.20 total available for the 2026–27 cycle; maximum request $10,000 per eligible school, including professional development; up to 15% of a school request may support eligible PD.
DeadlineSeptember 18, 2026 by 5:00 PM. The controlling RFA does not state a time zone.
Required next actionEligible Arkansas public schools serving at least one K–6 grade should define the STEM project, build the required budget, confirm prior-grant reporting status and submit electronically by September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Do not force-fit N9+ or QC Healthcare without a genuine verified health-sciences/biomedical model.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 7, 2026Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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