STEM Education Grants in California
Last updated September 24, 2026
There are 5 active stem education grants tagged to California, part of 1,751 active stem education grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Quantum FAST Challenge Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · State October 20, 2026 · $5M – $50M The Quantum FAST Challenge is a competitive grant program that seeks to strengthen California's quantum ecosystem by funding projects in two priority areas: (1) Education and workforce development projects that build the talent pipeline… | |
| Alameda Contra Costa Links Scholarships Alameda Contra Costa Chapter · Foundation Rolling · Varies Scholarships from the Alameda Contra Costa chapter of The Links, Inc. for high school seniors and college students, with a focus on African American youth. | |
| Beavers Charitable Trust Heavy Construction Scholarships Beavers Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Beavers Charitable Trust provides direct scholarships to students heading for careers in heavy construction, in addition to endowed scholarships at 49 schools; a general PDF form and a 'Women in Heavy Civil' PDF form are available. | |
| Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Burbank Arts and Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Twice each year (Spring and Fall), the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation (BAEF) awards grants to Burbank Unified School District TK-12 public-school teachers, staff, and administrators to fund classroom projects and programs in arts… | |
| AIMS Scholars Program AIMS Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Covers 50% of tuition for students enrolled in a Mathematics Education or STEM Master's, or Supplemental Mathematics Education program at Fresno Pacific University. Competitive selection; renews annually up to 30 units. |
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About stem education grants in California
STEM education grants support science, technology, engineering, and math programs in schools and community organizations, funding curriculum, equipment, teacher training, and out-of-school programs. The largest public funders are the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education, with additional STEM funding from the Department of Defense. Corporate and foundation funders such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Toshiba America Foundation, and major technology companies also invest heavily in STEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What STEM education grants are available?
Grants fund STEM curriculum, lab and classroom equipment, robotics and coding programs, teacher professional development, and out-of-school STEM programs. The NSF funds K-12 STEM education through dedicated programs, often in partnership with universities, while corporate and foundation grants support school- and community-level projects. Award sizes range from small classroom grants to large multi-year program awards.
Who funds STEM education programs?
Public funders include the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education, plus the Department of Defense for some programs. Private and corporate funders include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Toshiba America Foundation, and technology companies such as those running corporate STEM giving programs. Community foundations also support local STEM initiatives.
Can individual teachers apply, or only schools?
Both. Many federal and foundation STEM grants are awarded to schools, districts, universities, or nonprofits, but a number of corporate and foundation programs, such as the Toshiba America Foundation, accept applications directly from individual teachers or small teams for classroom projects. Review each opportunity to see whether teachers, schools, or organizations are the intended applicants.
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