Expired
Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified August 31, 2026
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
<p>New York's 2026-27 Universal Prekindergarten program gives every school district access to formula funding for eligible four-year-old students. The Annual UPK Application closes August 31, 2026, and October 7, 2026 is the BEDS Day count used for final funding determinations.</p>
Required next actionOpen the district's 2026–27 UPK allocation/output information, confirm the applicable four-year-old per-pupil rate and any three-year-old maximum allocation, complete the NYSED Initial Survey when available, prepare the Annual UPK Application and proposed budget, align projected enrollment with the district's program design, and ensure accurate monthly enrollment reporting in SIRS because final funding is driven by students actually served and the October 7, 2026 BEDS Day child count.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 21, 2026
New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation is accepting 2026-27 multi-year Strategic Growth and Solutions proposals from established NCCF grantee organizations working in behavioral health, early childhood, or human services. Awards are expected in the $100,000-$250,000 range over 3-5 years, with applications due October 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM; the published materials do not state a time zone.
Required next actionIdentify established NCCF grantees with at least three qualifying NCCF grant-cycle awards in the past five years and current work in behavioral health, early childhood, or human services. Verify grant history before outreach. Build any proposal only from verified organization facts and the controlling NCCF application requirements.
Open
Atlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation
The Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation has invited 14 named Hawaiʻi preschool organizations to apply for $15,000-$100,000 each in 2027 tuition-assistance funding from a $335,000 statewide pool. Applications are due December 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. HST.
Required next actionSelect only a named eligible preschool, verify a real Zoho CRM business Contact, clear Email_Opt_Out, hard-bounce, Deal, Atlas_Email_Queue and authoritative send-history checks, then queue ORIGINAL outreach if not previously sent.
Duplicate - canonical published record is post 517; do not publish this duplicate
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Nebraska DHHS is accepting applications continuously for RFA R-3891, a one-time start-up or expansion grant for qualifying Nebraska nursing homes and assisted-living facilities developing intergenerational childcare. Current DHHS materials list up to $100,000 per award, with rural applicants receiving preference.
Required next actionDuplicate record. Do not publish or use this record for outreach, scoring, package work, applicant routing, CRM creation, or queue creation. Use canonical published post 517, Nebraska DHHS Intergenerational Care Facility Incentive Grant - RFA R-3891, verified September 21, 2026 against the June 29, 2026 continuous RFA.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 21, 2026
New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation's 2026-27 Main Grant Cycle is open to eligible nonprofits serving New Canaan and lower Fairfield County across health and behavioral health, human services, seniors and special needs, youth and education, and other community priorities. Applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM; the published materials do not state a time zone.
Required next actionPrioritize eligible lower Fairfield County nonprofits serving New Canaan or neighboring communities in health and behavioral health, human services, seniors and special needs, youth and education. Verify service geography, choose only one NCCF 2026-27 opportunity, and use the controlling GOapply requirements.
Open / Ongoing
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 29, 2026
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
North Dakota HHS is offering up to $500,000 to expand licensed child care during evenings, nights, weekends, overnight periods, and other non-traditional hours. HHS plans to fund one or two programs. Applicants must document parent demand, secure employer or community partners, be ready to launch within three months, and provide a sustainability plan.
Required next actionPrioritize eligible North Dakota communities outside the Fargo area and Oakes with documented demand from non-traditional-shift workers; secure employer or community partners and three letters of support; confirm three-month launch readiness and sustainability; complete SFN 1920; and submit by email while funding remains.
Open — applications accepted continuously until all funds are awarded
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 29, 2026
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Open to nonprofit and proprietary Nebraska nursing homes or assisted living facilities that meet the RFA's facility, quality, participation and improvement-plan requirements.
Required next actionVerify the facility meets the current RFA eligibility requirements, including qualifying nursing-home or assisted-living status, survey and Medicare or Medicaid conditions, and required childcare-quality planning. Prepare the current DHHS forms and project documentation and submit while funds remain available.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 18, 2026
United Way of Greater Kansas City
United Way of Greater Kansas City is accepting 2027 Impact 100 applications from qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Johnson, Miami, or Wyandotte counties in Kansas. The one-year unrestricted grants support health and well-being, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency; applications close October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM, with no time zone labeled on the current event listing.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) good standing and service in Johnson, Miami, or Wyandotte County; determine whether the organization applied to Impact 100 in the prior three years; use the direct portal invitation if applicable or complete the screening form; verify applicant-specific financial and portal requirements; and submit by October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Confirm the time zone directly with United Way before relying on a same-day submission.
Closed
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 1, 2026
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia school divisions and eligible partner organizations may apply for 2026-2027 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding to provide high-quality academic enrichment, youth-development, and family-learning opportunities outside the regular school day. Applications are due September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Atlas Opportunity Score: 89/100.
Required next actionComplete the current VDOE 2026-2027 21st CCLC application, Guidelines, Instructions and Assurances immediately. Confirm school-division co-applicant requirements, target-school priority factors, budget allowability, and all attachments, then email the complete submission to 21stCCLC@doe.virginia.gov by September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Late or incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
Active — applications are due September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the current Foundation page does not state a time zone.
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Farmington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives
Farmington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives is accepting 2026 proposals through September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Requests may range from $500 to $5,000, with $28,600 available this cycle. Priority consideration includes senior independence and social connection, youth and early education, and new approaches to mental health, trauma and substance-abuse impacts for Farmington residents.
Required next actionThe September 10 applicant information session has ended. Review the full Farmington Community Fund RFP, confirm the project directly benefits Farmington residents and the applicant fits an eligible organization category, then prepare the Community Funds Common Grant Application with budget, population-served and measurement sections. Submit before September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the public page does not state a time zone.
Closed
Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified October 4, 2026
Brindle Foundation
Brindle Foundation's 2026 Early Childhood RFP supports New Mexico prenatal to age three programs through statewide systems strengthening and direct services in seven northern counties and tribal lands. Proposals are due September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. New grantee partners may generally request up to $20,000 per year, with one and two year grants available.
Required next actionClosed for the 2026 cycle. Preserve as historical reference and watch Brindle Foundation for the next Early Childhood RFP.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified September 10, 2026
New Hampshire Department of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education is seeking qualified individuals, agencies or organizations to provide statewide Comprehensive Preschool Support Services supporting children with disabilities, early childhood transition, LEA technical assistance, interagency coordination and family engagement. The total proposed budget may not exceed $270,000. Proposals are due September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM local New Hampshire time.
Required next actionReview the current State procurement posting and all addenda; verify documented special-education and early-childhood transition expertise, qualified staff and three legitimate letters of recommendation; build the required scope response and detailed federally allocable budget; submit a complete searchable-PDF proposal by September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM local New Hampshire time.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified September 21, 2026
New Canaan Community Foundation
New Canaan Community Foundation is accepting 2026-27 multi-year capital proposals for New Canaan-based nonprofit projects with significant community impact and a generational scale. Priority goes to projects that are shovel-ready or close to implementation. Applications are due October 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM; the published materials do not state a time zone.
Required next actionIdentify New Canaan-based nonprofits with a mature, major capital project that has significant local impact and represents a generational investment. Prioritize shovel-ready projects. Verify project cost, fundraising status, budgets, audit or Form 990, timeline, and procurement requirements before outreach or package work.
Open — applications due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Up to $25,000 in one-year project support for eligible nonprofits serving Strafford County, New Hampshire, and expanding access to behavioral health, substance use disorder services, early education/child care, or food security. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Required next actionConfirm the organization has not applied to the other GRCHF 2026 program, verify Strafford County service footprint and current 501(c)(3) or fiscal-sponsor eligibility, then build an applicant-specific project scope and GrantSource response.
Open — next quarterly application deadline October 1, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 87/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Northland Foundation
The Northland Foundation is accepting applications for its Quarterly Grants program, with the current application deadline on October 1, 2026. The Foundation does not publish a clock time or time zone for this deadline. Quarterly Grants begin at $10,000. Current public guidance does not publish a universal applicant maximum. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, […]
Required next actionContact Northland Foundation grants staff before applying with the organization name, a brief proposal and service-area description, and the anticipated request amount; then submit through the grants portal by October 1, 2026.
Open / Ongoing
Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 29, 2026
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
North Dakota HHS is offering the Grow Child Care Grant to newly licensed or expanding child care programs in designated desert and high-needs counties, plus qualifying infant and toddler expansion statewide. Awards can reach $100,000 depending on pathway. Programs must meet licensing or expansion timing requirements and submit a viable business plan and startup budget.
Required next actionConfirm the desert-county, high-needs-county, or statewide infant/toddler pathway; verify the licensing or expansion date and 60-day eligibility window; complete the pre-application, business plan and startup budget; meet the required business-plan score; and submit through the ND Early Childhood Hub while funding remains.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Minnesota Department of Education
Opportunity Overview Open now. The Minnesota Department of Education is seeking qualified responders under SWIFT Event 2000018647 — MDE RFP PreK Grade 3 Math Model. The Minnesota Office of State Procurement and Supplier Portal show responses due September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Daylight Time. Verified Scope MDE seeks a qualified responder to develop […]
Required next actionQualified PreK through grade 3 mathematics curriculum and professional-learning vendors should retrieve SWIFT Event 2000018647, verify the complete event package and all amendments, and submit through the eSupplier Portal by September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT. Dr. Miltie direct response is not advanced.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia school divisions may apply for the 2026-2029 Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant to support sustained evidence-based literacy initiatives, including family-engagement literacy resources from birth through Kindergarten entry and the Literacy Improvement Network. Applications are due October 1, 2026 at noon. Atlas Opportunity Score: 86/100.
Required next actionComplete the division-level application and Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Budget Workbook, including required division contacts, federal assurances, administrative requirements, cost principles and programmatic overview, and submit by October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). VDOE's current program page lists September 21 information sessions and September 28 office hours, while the downloadable Information Guide still lists September 17 information sessions; verify the current session schedule on the VDOE program page before relying on the guide. No local match is required.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 86/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is accepting 2026 Taylor Rural Childcare Grant applications for capital improvements to childcare facilities serving children birth to age five in qualifying southern Minnesota communities under 30,000 population. Approximately $175,000 is available, with requests up to $30,000, due October 6, 2026.
Required next actionEligible 501(c)(3), public-institution, school, or government applicants should confirm community population under 30,000, licensing/regulatory standing, site control, and capital-project eligibility; complete GoApply, budget, IRS letter if applicable, and two required letters of support by October 6, 2026.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 85/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Department of Agriculture FY2027 AGRI Farm to Kids Full Tray Grants provide $5,000 to $25,000 for eligible Minnesota schools, school districts, and CACFP early care centers with Farm to Kids experience, with an optional equipment request up to $20,000. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time; the core grant and equipment component each require a 1:1 cash match.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota schools, school districts, and CACFP early care and education centers with prior Farm to Kids procurement experience should review the FY2027 RFP, confirm the 1:1 cash match, prepare the signed Authority to Apply Letter and required producer/distributor/community partner letters, and submit through MDA Grantinterface by October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time. MDA is hosting the FY2027 First Bite and Full Tray information session on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time.
