Active — 2026 applications open through October 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
Alabama ADECA is accepting 2026 Volkswagen Settlement mitigation applications through October 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central. Alabama school districts and other eligible governmental and non-governmental entities may pursue qualifying school-bus, shuttle-bus, transit-bus, freight, equipment, or zero-emission infrastructure projects subject to the current mitigation rules.
Required next actionAlabama school districts and other eligible entities should verify ownership of qualifying legacy vehicles or other eligible mitigation equipment, select the applicable mitigation category, complete the current 2026 ADECA application form and checklist, document projected NOx reductions and required project information, and submit the complete package to vwsettlement@adeca.alabama.gov by October 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Active - applications open through October 15, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT is offering $20 million to eligible Illinois public transit agencies to reimburse reduced fares for eligible public-school and career/technical students. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the official sources do not publish a time zone. No match is required.
Required next actionEligible Illinois public transit agencies should confirm BlackCat access, identify school/ROE/career or technical education partners, attend or review IDOT technical assistance, and prepare the required scope, ridership/fare documentation, need analysis, partner list, and support letters.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 22, 2026
The Smoky Valley Community Foundation is accepting 2026 fall Community Impact Grant applications for charitable community-improvement projects in northern McPherson County and southern Saline County, Kansas. More than $30,000 is available across the fall cycle, including funding for projects that promote healthy lifestyles. Applications are due October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; the funder does not state a time zone on the current public notice.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible nonprofit, educational institution, government/public entity, or religious organization serving the Smoky Valley area; define a charitable community-improvement or healthy-lifestyles project; verify any proposed technology or vendor costs in the live application process; and submit online by October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Sherman County Community Foundation is accepting 2026 quarterly grant applications for local projects in health, education, human services, recreation, youth, community development and related charitable purposes. The next deadline is September 30, 2026; a fourth-quarter deadline follows on December 31, 2026. The current official guidance does not publish an award maximum, closing time or time zone.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible Sherman County-serving nonprofit, educational organization, government entity, or religious organization; define a qualifying health, education, human-services, youth, EMS, recreation, community-development, technology/equipment, capacity-building, or capital project; verify live portal requirements and cost allowability; and submit through the GNWKCF application system by the applicable quarterly deadline.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota FY2027 AGRI Works Grants provide $5,000 to $75,000 for qualifying regional or statewide agriculture, horticulture, and rural-community development, education, research, and marketing projects. A 1:1 non-state match is required. Applications are due October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Required next actionEligible Minnesota nonprofits, units of government, and qualifying colleges or universities should review the FY2027 RFP, confirm regional or statewide project scope and the required 1:1 non-state match, prepare the budget and application materials, and submit through MDA's online system by October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time.
Draft — active rolling Georgia EPD opportunity. Current official STAR materials confirm the $75,000 annual local-government cap, up to $4.00/PTE for amnesty and right-of-way projects, portal submission, and 90-day processing/start controls. Applicant-specific qualification and authoritative CRM/queue/send-history clearance remain required before ORIGINAL outreach.
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
Georgia EPD's rolling STAR Grant reimburses eligible Georgia cities, counties, and solid waste management authorities for qualifying scrap-tire transportation and recycling/processing costs, with up to $75,000 per local government per state fiscal year and up to $4.00 per PTE for amnesty and right-of-way projects.
Required next actionIdentify a Georgia city, county, or solid waste management authority with a verified right-of-way, amnesty-event, or local-government-led tire-dump project that can begin only after a fully executed EPD agreement. Verify DCA Planning Act, immigration, and Service Delivery Strategy compliance; applicable local/state/federal permits; procurement compliance; a permitted tire carrier; an EPD-permitted/approved beneficial-reuse processor; carrier/processor permit numbers and quotes; PTE estimate; transport/processing budget; and for tire-dump projects, prior report/enforcement action. Do not treat labor, overhead, advertising, government fuel, equipment/supplies, fines, non-tire cleanup, or work performed before written authorization as reimbursable. Before ORIGINAL outreach, clear authoritative CRM Account/Contact/Deal/Atlas_Email_Queue, Email_Opt_Out, permanent hard-bounce, and prior successful send-history gates.
Open - Draft / Verification Hold pending authoritative deadline reconciliation and full application-package review
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kentucky Department for Local Government
Kentucky DLG's 2026 CDBG Economic Development Program is open to eligible non-entitlement cities and counties for job-creating or qualifying LMI economic-development projects, with up to $1 million per jurisdiction. Atlas is holding applicant-specific action because current DLG pages publish conflicting closing dates.
Required next actionDo not begin applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach until DLG resolves the conflicting closing dates. Then review the current 2026 CDBG Full Application - Economic Development (ED), 2026 HUD CDBG Guidelines, appendices, required attachments, procurement/environmental requirements, and submission mechanics before advancing a specific Kentucky city or county.
Active — GDOT began receiving and processing FY2027 LMIG applications electronically in July 2026; statewide public submission deadline not published as of September 23, 2026.
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Georgia DOT is currently receiving and processing FY2027 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant applications from Georgia counties and cities through its electronic GRANTS system. FY2027 allocations are formula-based on local road mileage and population, with jurisdiction-specific 10% or 30% local match requirements. The current GDOT public page does not publish a statewide FY2027 submission deadline, so Atlas is keeping applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach fail-closed pending deadline confirmation.
Required next actionFor a specific Georgia county or city, verify the jurisdiction's published FY2027 LMIG formula amount and 10% or 30% match, confirm the current GRANTS submission deadline with the responsible GDOT District State Aid Coordinator or controlling portal instructions, and assemble the required project list, cover letter, signed/sealed/notarized signature page, project costs, estimated letting dates, and prior three fiscal years' LMIG completion status. Complete authoritative CRM, Contact, Atlas_Email_Queue, opt-out, permanent-bounce, and prior-send-history gates before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active - DR-4942 Request for Public Assistance deadline October 1, 2026; the current Iowa HSEM page does not publish an exact closing time or time zone.
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)
Opportunity Overview FEMA DR-4942-IA Public Assistance is an Iowa-administered federal disaster-recovery opportunity for the July 1-4, 2026 severe storms and flooding. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) lists the declaration date as September 1, 2026 and the Request for Public Assistance deadline as October 1, 2026. Designated Area and Eligibility Public Assistance is available […]
Required next actionIdentify only eligible entities in Jasper, Polk, Story, or Warren County with authoritative evidence of qualifying July 1-4, 2026 disaster impact. Verify RPA status, eligible work/damage, business Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent bounce status, Account/Contact/Deal/Atlas_Email_Queue deduplication, and authoritative prior-send history before ORIGINAL outreach.
Open - Rolling
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible Delta County nonprofit, local government agency, community-based organization, or tribal agency; define a project aligned with harm reduction, prevention, treatment, or recovery; keep the request at or below $3,000; include the required narrative, outcomes, timeline, collaboration, capacity, and budget; and submit at least 60 days before the proposed event or project start. Each organization may receive no more than one mini grant per county fiscal year.
Active — LOIs accepted September 1 through October 15, 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score 78/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation
Freeport-McMoRan is accepting New Orleans Community Investment Letters of Intent from September 1 through October 15, 2026. Eligible tax-exempt nonprofits, schools, and government institutions serving the Greater New Orleans area may propose projects aligned to defined Social Impacts, including protected or improved health. The current public source does not publish an applicant award ceiling or […]
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible tax-exempt nonprofit, school, or government institution serving Greater New Orleans; select one approved Freeport-McMoRan Social Impact; define a measurable beneficiary outcome; prepare the required LOI fields and submit before October 15, 2026 without assuming an unpublished cutoff time.
Closed — deadline passed
Atlas Opportunity Score 77/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Wyoming Community Foundation
The Wyoming Community Foundation Fall 2026 Competitive Cycle is open statewide for qualifying charitable projects. Most awards are $1,000-$10,000, and the official portal lists the deadline as September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. The cycle may support qualifying Wyoming healthcare and school/education projects, but fewer than 48 hours remain for new applicant outreach.
Required next actionClosed. The September 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Do not initiate new outreach or submission work for this Fall 2026 cycle. Preserve completed records and sent-history evidence. Monitor only for the next announced Wyoming Community Foundation competitive cycle.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 77/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Marshall Community Foundation
Marshall Community Foundation is accepting October 2026 Mini and Momentum Grant applications for eligible nonprofit organizations, schools, churches for nonsectarian purposes, and local government entities serving Marshall and surrounding Calhoun County communities. Momentum awards range from $751 to $24,999, with applications due October 1, 2026.
Required next actionEligible Marshall area organizations should confirm project fit, create or update their Grantee Profile, assemble required organizational and project materials, identify other funding for requests of $5,000 or more, and submit online. Do not position N9+ or QC Healthcare without project specific funder confirmation.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
Verification Hold: Michigan Section 31aa(5) is currently open September 1 through October 5, 2026 for eligible schools seeking competitive funding to hire or contract support staff for student mental health needs. MDE's public current-round page does not state the exact October 5 closing clock time or time zone, so formal scoring, publication, and new applicant outreach remain blocked pending authoritative confirmation.
Required next actionUse the live NexSys application to confirm the exact October 5 closing time and time zone, current budget limits, required uploads, scoring criteria, certifications, and amendments before any applicant-specific outreach.
Active — the 2027 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round is open. Two signed hard-copy application packets with required supporting documents must be postmarked on or before November 13, 2026. The official page does not publish an exact cutoff time or time zone. Eligible applicants must provide the required 50% match.
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Missouri Department of Natural Resources – Division of State Parks
Missouri cities, counties, and public school districts may seek federal Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for public outdoor recreation acquisition, development, and renovation. The federal request begins at $25,000 per project, requires a 50% match, and the 2027 application package must be postmarked by November 13, 2026.
Required next actionVERIFICATION HOLD. Continue monitoring the official Missouri State Parks LWCF page and 2027 application materials for an authoritative exact deadline treatment. Do not initiate applicant-specific outreach, CRM Deal creation, or package work until the deadline gate is satisfied.
Closed — deadline passed
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 16, 2026
Wyoming Community Foundation
Wyoming Community Foundation's Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources Grant is open statewide to public schools, youth organizations, nonprofits, and certain public entities for hands-on wildlife and natural-resource education. Most awards are $1,000-$10,000; the official portal lists the deadline as September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST.
Required next actionClosed. The September 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Do not initiate new outreach or submission work for this Fall 2026 cycle. Preserve completed records and sent-history evidence. Monitor only for the next announced Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources cycle.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified August 31, 2026
Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage
Cape May County’s 2027 Local Arts Program is an open New Jersey competitive re-grant program supporting public arts programming, arts education, creative placemaking, and other eligible arts activity benefiting Cape May County. Approximately $200,000 is available for the 2027 cycle. A required Letter of Intent is due September 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; only applicants […]
Required next actionReview the 2027 LAP guidelines and sample materials; confirm Cape May County location/public-benefit and applicant-category eligibility; prepare and submit the required Letter of Intent by September 4 at 11:59 p.m.; if approved, complete the personalized Google Forms/Google Drive application by October 9 at 11:59 p.m.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Wisconsin DNR is accepting EC-SDC applications through September 30, 2026 for up to $240,000 per eligible small OTM or nonprofit NN public water system to address qualifying PFAS or manganese contamination, including qualifying school and daycare water systems.
Required next actionVerify the applicant owns or is authorized to represent a qualifying small OTM or nonprofit NN Wisconsin public water system and has qualifying PFAS or manganese contamination; confirm the current application packet with Wisconsin DNR; obtain a UEI; complete Forms 8700-029 and 8700-022 plus W-9 and any required tax-exempt affirmation; submit before September 30, 2026 or earlier if funds are exhausted.
Active
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 10, 2026
Sedgwick County and City of Wichita
Opportunity Overview Sedgwick County, in coordination with the City of Wichita and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition, is seeking proposals for evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment, recovery, prevention and education services under the Stigma Reduction, Community Outreach, and Education priority area. Funding & Deadline Total funding available is $250,000, with anticipated awards of up […]
Required next actionQualified applicants should review the official RFP, required response form, budget workbook and Addendum #1 and submit through Sedgwick County Purchasing before the deadline. New applicant outreach must stop once fewer than 48 hours remain.
Closed — Fall 2026 application window ended October 1, 2026; the foundation lists a spring cycle.
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified October 8, 2026
Post Rock Community Foundation
Fall 2026 public-health funding for Lincoln County, Kansas and communities served by USD 298 and USD 299. The current official pages confirm an October 1, 2026 deadline but do not state the current award maximum, total funding, closing time, or time zone.
Required next actionThe Fall 2026 application deadline has passed. Monitor the foundation's grants page for its next spring cycle, listed as March 1–May 1, and recheck grant availability, eligibility and application instructions before applying.
