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GrantAlabama Daniel Foundation Rural Grants — 2027 Cycle 1
Atlas Opportunity Score91/100
FundingNo fixed maximum award or total funding pool is published for the current Rural Grants cycle. The Foundation says partial funding is common and it very rarely funds an entire project budget.
DeadlineLetters of Intent due October 15, 2026. The current Rural Grants page does not publish an exact closing time or time zone. Invited proposals are due December 15, 2026.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) public-charity status, verify the project is based in or delivered 100% within an eligible Tier 1 or Tier 2 rural Alabama county, confirm any prior Daniel Foundation grant is closed and its full grant period has expired, then submit the LOI through Foundant GLM by October 15, 2026.
Current statusActive — Cycle 1 LOI open through October 15, 2026Source verificationSeptember 30, 2026Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization
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How Atlas Scores Fit
Useful enough to guide action, structured enough to scale.
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.
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