Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Opportunity Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce 2026 CDBG Regional Water Implementation Grant Program supports multi-community water infrastructure projects in rural Kansas. The program is designed for consolidation of two or more water systems, creation or expansion of a Public Wholesale Water Supply District, or projects benefiting at least two currently unconnected primary public water […]
Required next actionPrioritize eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities/counties in a credible multi-system water project; confirm approved pre-application, 51% LMI benefit, 50% match, public-hearing timing, engineering/environmental readiness, and all CRM/queue deduplication safeguards before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active — 2026 local agency funding applications due October 31, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 13, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Transportation administers the Rural Access Infrastructure Fund (RAIF) framework that helps counties and townships repair and replace eligible culverts and small bridges on township and county secondary roads. For 2026, South Dakota legislation allocated $5 million to local agencies for eligible culvert and small bridge improvements. The current annual cycle […]
Required next actionEligible South Dakota townships and counties should confirm current RAIF eligibility, ensure the project is included in the applicable small-structure improvement plan, complete the county-prescribed funding application and required authorization materials, and submit to the county by October 31, 2026. No N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach is justified.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
Montana DNRC is accepting Reclamation and Development Planning Grant applications through September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, school districts, other political subdivisions, Tribal governments, and state entities, with awards up to $75,000 depending on project type.
Required next actionIdentify only eligible Montana cities, counties, school districts, other political subdivisions, Tribal governments, or state entities with a genuine qualifying reclamation, drought, hazardous-waste, high-hazard-dam, channel-migration, or other crucial-state-need planning project. Before applicant-specific package work or outreach, verify the exact project category, current forms, amendments, applicant authority, procurement requirements, and supporting documents.
Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
14 days leftVerified September 21, 2026
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
MassDEP's current FFY2025-2026 Section 319 cycle provides approximately $2.5 million for Massachusetts nonpoint-source pollution implementation projects. The 40% non-federal match is waived for this cycle, and applications are due October 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Required next actionEligible Massachusetts applicants should complete the current MassDEP Section 319 eligibility and proposal requirements, prepare all required RFP attachments and supporting materials, and submit the complete electronic application package in the formats and manner required by the controlling RFP before October 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Active - approved pre-application required
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce has $1.5 million available for the 2026 CDBG Water and Sewer Infrastructure program. Eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties may request up to $800,000, subject to a $2,000-per-beneficiary ceiling and a 25% match. Full applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time, and only applicants with an approved pre-application may submit.
Required next actionProceed only for an eligible non-entitlement Kansas city or county that can verify a timely approved 2026 pre-application; confirm 51% LMI benefit, 25% secured match, public-hearing timing, PER/PAR, environmental documentation, procurement compliance, and portal readiness before full application.
Closed — September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST deadline passed
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 18, 2026
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Department of Public Health competitive grants of up to $25,000 each to initiate, expand, or update community water fluoridation practices. Applications are due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST.
Required next actionClosed after the September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST deadline. Do not initiate or continue outreach unless ADPH reopens the opportunity or issues a successor solicitation.
Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified 2026-09-12
Idaho Department of Commerce
Idaho opportunity. The Idaho Department of Commerce administers the state funded Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) to support rural economic expansion and job creation through infrastructure and real estate projects tied to business growth. Funding: Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. A local match is required, but Idaho Commerce does not publish a fixed match […]
Required next actionConfirm the current quarterly submission cutoff and application package directly with Idaho Commerce before applicant outreach; prioritize only healthcare related infrastructure projects with a documented rural job creation or business expansion nexus.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 13, 2026
South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority
Opportunity Overview FY27 State Grants — Round 1 is an open South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority funding opportunity for qualified public infrastructure projects. RIA supports eligible water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and related regional planning projects statewide. Funding and Deadline The FY27 Program Strategy estimates $44.8 million in total grant funding: approximately $35 million for […]
Required next actionEligible South Carolina public entities should review the FY27 Program Strategy, complete the official application and five required attachments, and ensure both electronic files and any required original signature hard copies are received by RIA by the applicable deadline.
Open for the October 15, 2026 Industrial Park and Agri-Business application round
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 13, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Transportation administers the Transportation Economic Development Grants program to help South Dakota local governments improve road access that supports economic development and community access. For the current 2026 cycle, the Industrial Park and Agri-Business grant categories accept applications on April 15, July 15, and October 15. As of September 13, […]
Required next actionKeep published through the October 15, 2026 Industrial Park and Agri-Business round. No N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach is justified because the program funds transportation construction and no legitimate product or clinical-services role was verified. Eligible South Dakota local governments should use the official SDDOT application materials and confirm project design, engineer estimate, sponsor resolution, and category-specific requirements before submission.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 BLOCK applications to transform one complete Kansas downtown block. $500,000 is available for one award with a 1:1 match. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; the official program page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionPrioritize only implementation-ready Kansas applicants with one qualifying downtown numerical block, at least three participating structures, documented property-owner participation, contractors/vendors/partners ready, the required 1:1 match committed and available, and a credible 10-14 day transformation plan that can finish by December 15, 2026. Verify recipient-level CRM protections and authoritative prior-send history before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce HEAL 7.0 is open September 21-November 20, 2026 for eligible downtown rehabilitation projects. Building grants offer up to $100,000 and façade grants up to $40,000, with a 1:1 match. The published 5:00 PM closing time does not state a time zone.
Required next actionVerify property and community eligibility, downtown/corridor location, intended use and tenant, 1:1 match, fiscal-agent structure if applicable, architectural materials, licensed-contractor bids, and exact deadline time zone before applicant-specific outreach.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa DNR's 2026 Water Recreation Access Cost Share Program supports Iowa political subdivisions constructing or improving public boating access facilities. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at midnight through SlideRoom. Standard funding is 75% state / 25% local cost share.
Required next actionIdentify Iowa political subdivisions with eligible public boating-access projects and verify site control, project eligibility, secured match where required, no pre-approval expenditures, verified business Contact, Email_Opt_Out status, permanent-bounce status, and authoritative original-send-history deduplication before any ORIGINAL outreach. Official submission is through Iowa DNR SlideRoom.
Deadline date reached - verify current acceptance status
Atlas Opportunity Score 55/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services
Vermont’s FY2027 Building Communities Human Services and Educational Facilities Grant is open through September 30, 2026. Municipalities and nonprofit organizations may seek up to $25,000 for shovel-ready capital projects supporting facilities used to deliver health care, human services, or educational opportunities, with a required 1:1 non-state cash match.
Required next actionDo not initiate a new submission unless Vermont BGS confirms the FY2027 round is still accepting applications. If submissions remain open, use the current Human Services and Educational Facilities instructions and application; otherwise monitor the Building Communities page and distribution list for the next funding round.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Economic Development applications through October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time. Up to $750,000 is available per award, with a 50% match and an approved pre-application required.
Required next actionIdentify a specific eligible non-entitlement city or county with an eligible business project, confirm approved pre-application status and project readiness, then perform authoritative CRM/queue deduplication before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active — Fall 2026 Round Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 54/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting Fall 2026 Impact Grant applications for permanent, community-driven quality-of-place improvements in eligible enrolled Empower Kansas/KCE communities. Up to $15,000 per award is available with a 1:1 match.
Required next actionBefore applicant-specific outreach, confirm the community is currently enrolled and satisfies the applicable Fall 2026 Impact tier requirement with Kansas Commerce. Then verify the project, 1:1 match, current required documentation, budget, and online-submission readiness. Do not infer an unpublished closing time or time zone.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 52/100
Verified September 11, 2026
Lexington / Richland County School District Five is seeking a comprehensive cloud-based Facilities Management System under Solicitation 2027-005. Proposals are due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM; the public notice does not state a timezone.
Required next actionMonitor the District procurement page for amendments or deadline changes. No Dr. Miltie direct-vendor pursuit absent a verified capability match.
Opening Soon — LOI window begins October 19, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time
Atlas Opportunity Score 52/100
Verified September 20, 2026
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Utilities Service has announced the FY2026 Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program. Letters of Interest open October 19, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time and close November 20, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity is not yet open.
Required next actionKeep in draft until the LOI window opens. Reverify USDA Rural Development and Grants.gov on or after October 19, 2026 before publication or applicant routing. Do not begin applicant outreach while the opportunity remains forecasted/opening soon. If open and still Atlas-relevant, continue applicant-specific eligibility and execution within this federal workflow for verified eligible rural electric cooperatives, with any recipient-facing outreach routed only through Atlas_Email_Queue and the authorized central email processor.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 52/100
Verified September 24, 2026
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Mississippi colleges and universities, historical societies, state agencies, local governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits may seek matching support for acquisition and protection of qualifying Civil War battlefields, Native American archaeological sites, and Civil Rights Movement sites. Electronic applications are due October 2, 2026; no closing clock time or time zone is stated.
Required next actionIdentify an applicant-specific qualifying acquisition and verify the exact historic-site category, appraisal, purchase contract, title insurance, legal boundary description, map, photos, itemized acquisition budget, 1:1 non-state match source, and all required supporting documents. Before ORIGINAL outreach, verify the CRM Account/Contact/Deal/Atlas_Email_Queue history, recipient email, Email_Opt_Out, permanent hard-bounce status, and no prior successful same-opportunity original transmission.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 49/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Commerce is accepting 2026 CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation applications from eligible non-entitlement Kansas cities and counties for rehabilitation of qualifying privately owned commercial buildings. $1.2 million is available; awards are capped at $300,000 with a 25% match. Applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Required next actionFor a qualifying non-entitlement Kansas city or county, first confirm the privately owned commercial property, new or expanded for-profit occupant, applicable LMI-job or spot-blight national objective, secured 25% match, and project readiness; obtain CDBG approval of the required pre-application, complete the initial public hearing at least 15 full days before submission, and submit through the Kansas Commerce Grants Portal by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 48/100
Verified September 21, 2026
The Kansas Historical Society is accepting 2027 Heritage Trust Fund applications for preservation of qualifying Kansas historic properties. Approximately $1 million is awarded annually; individual grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 with required matching funds. Applications are due November 2, 2026, but the current public page does not state a closing time or time zone.
Required next actionConfirm property ownership and National/Register of Historic Kansas Places eligibility, verify SHPO contributing-property status if within a historic district, define Secretary of the Interior Standards-compliant preservation work and match, then complete the current 2027 application materials before November 2, 2026.
