IGIO ATLAS Grant FY27

The ATLAS grant program is a competitive, reimbursement-based program financed by state-appropriated funding allocated to the Indiana Geographic Information Office. Mission: To support educational institutions in expanding geospatial knowledge in Indiana. The grant program aims to empower institutions to advance applied research, enhance data accessibility, and promote best practices in geographic data management and analysis, ensuring effective use and understanding of geographic data and concepts across various disciplines. Vision: To advance geospatial education in Indiana and develop enduring tools that enable effective use of geographic data, supporting informed decision-making and practical real-world applications. Applicants may choose from two available grant tracks.
- Nurturing Academic Vision in Geospatial and Technological Education (NAVIGATE) program promotes increasing geospatial knowledge by focusing on developing educational materials and/or training programs to incorporate geospatial technology into education settings. - Modern Applications for Processing Spatial Data (MAPS) program focuses on developing analytical tools and processes, enhancing data accessibility, and optimizing data storage. Applications will be accepted during an six (6) week period in the Fall of 2026 contingent upon funding availability. Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity document in the Files section for application timelines.