Grants for Science Teachers
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 109 active grants for science teachers in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 66 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 109
- from 78 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $1,575–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $2.7M
- across 66 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 1
- 11 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Advancing Pediatric Educator eXcellence (APEX) Teaching Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation ~November · Varies A unique longitudinal national program offering highly interactive learning opportunities and fostering an ongoing exchange of ideas and best practices in pediatric education. | |
| ACTM Kimberly Dawn Hughes Professional Development Grant Arkansas STEM Coalition · Foundation ~November · $1K This Professional Development (PD) Grant, named in honor of Kimberly Dawn Hughes, is intended to strengthen the quality of mathematics teaching in Arkansas. | |
| Extreme Classroom Makeover The Orau Foundation · Foundation ~January · $25K Launched in 2008 in conjunction with ORAU's new Oak Ridge office building featuring a Center for Science Education. | |
| Extreme Classroom Makeover Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc · Foundation ~January · $25K An annual competition that awards one public school STEM teacher with $25,000 in new equipment and technology to upgrade their classroom. | |
| National STEM Scholar Program National STEM Cell Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Program created as workforce development solution for shortage of U.S. STEM-educated graduates. | |
| NCEES Foundation Grant National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying · Foundation Feb 1, 2027 · $10K – $100K The NCEES Foundation Grant, provided by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, aims to promote engineering and surveying licensure in the U.S. This philanthropic initiative prioritizes proposals that support the… | |
| Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET) Education Impact Awards WMC Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies To recognize and highlight outstanding Wisconsin teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing manufacturing, engineering, and technology (STEM) education in their classrooms. The program seeks to honor educators who: | |
| Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Oct 13, 2027 · From $600K The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities, community colleges, school… | |
| Zonta Women in STEM Award Zonta Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $2K – $10K | |
| NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 25, 2029 · Varies The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program supports innovative educational activities that encourage pre-college students (pre-kindergarten to grade 12), to pursue further studies in science, technology, engineering, and… | |
| Project SEED Scholarships: Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemical Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Project SEED Scholarships, offered by the American Chemical Society, provide renewable funding of $5,000 annually for up to three years to former participants transitioning from high school to college. | |
| Sloan STEM Teaching Award Fund for the City of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing exceptional high school science and mathematics teachers. The award celebrates and honors outstanding educators in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. | |
| SESAPS George B. Pegram Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The SESAPS George B. Pegram Award, established in 1971 by the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, honors exceptional physics educators in the Southeast. | |
| T.R. & Irene Smedberg Memorial Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The T.R. & Irene Smedberg Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing math or science majors interested in teaching at the secondary level. | |
| The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $2K The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award supports diverse K-12 science educators in urban settings, promoting professional development and leadership roles. | |
| Teaching Grants Afcea International · Foundation Not published · Varies The AFCEA Educational Foundation supports STEM students and teachers through teaching grants. | |
| Mary Josephine Bloder Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Josephine Bloder Scholarship Fund, established by a dedicated teacher, supports Lahainaluna High School boarding students who excel in science. | |
| Expand Energy STEM Grants Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Expand Energy will concentrate efforts to support public school STEM education by awarding grants to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county schools for projects that incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering… | |
| Bauder Fund Grant American Association of Physics Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Bauder Fund Grant, established by the Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment, supports innovative physics teaching activities. It offers funding for developing teaching apparatus, local workshops, and traveling exhibits. | |
| Amgen Foundation Grants The Amgen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amgen Foundation, established in 1990, focuses on enhancing science education and strengthening communities. | |
| Classroom Research Grant PK-6 National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Classroom Research Grant PK-6, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to foster collaborative research between teachers and mathematics educators in Pre-K-6 classrooms. | |
| Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers recognizes outstanding educators who create interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plans. | |
| Julius Sumner Miller Foundation Grant Julius Sumner Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Julius Sumner Miller Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance science education, particularly in physics, and improve health care for the elderly in southern California's South Bay region. | |
| Math and Science Education Initiative State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The program strengthens science and math educational programs through summer professional development opportunities for teachers and the equipment incentive fund. County Government, State Colleges, Other |
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Grants for science teachers by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 1 <1%
- Upcoming date published
- 11 10%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 19 17%
- No deadline published
- 78 72%
Only 11 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for science teachers
- American Chemical Society 14 active
- National Science Teachers Association 5 active
- Computer Science Teachers Association 4 active
- American Physical Society 3 active
- Education 3 active
- Afcea 2 active
78 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 109 active grants for science teachers (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for science teachers
Grants for science teachers fund classroom projects, equipment, materials, and professional development that bring hands-on science learning to students. Many funders award grants directly to individual teachers, including the Toshiba America Foundation, which funds K-12 STEM classroom projects, and the crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose, which lets the public fund teacher-submitted requests. Science and education associations, corporate STEM programs, and local foundations round out the available funding.
Grants for Science Teachers by state
Browse grants for science teachers available to organizations in 2 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for science teachers award?
Of the 109 grants for science teachers Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 66 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,575 and $10K. The largest is $600K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for science teachers?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Chemical Society (14), National Science Teachers Association (5), Computer Science Teachers Association (4), American Physical Society (3), and Education (3). In all, 78 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for science teachers due?
Of 109 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 11 have a published upcoming deadline, 19 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 78 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for science teachers?
Science teachers can apply for grants that fund classroom equipment, lab supplies, project materials, and conference attendance or professional development. The Toshiba America Foundation funds innovative K-12 STEM classroom projects designed by teachers, and platforms like DonorsChoose let supporters fund specific classroom requests. Science education associations and corporate STEM programs offer additional teacher grants.
Who funds science teachers?
Funders include the Toshiba America Foundation, science and education associations, corporate STEM philanthropy from technology and engineering companies, and crowdfunding platforms such as DonorsChoose. Local community foundations and education foundations also fund science classrooms. These programs are generally separate from large federal formula grants, which flow to districts rather than to individual teachers.
Can individual science teachers apply directly?
Yes. Unlike most federal funding, many of these grants are designed for individual teachers or small teams to fund projects in their own classrooms. The Toshiba America Foundation, for example, funds projects created by one teacher or a small group, and DonorsChoose is built entirely around teacher-submitted requests. Confirm whether the funder requires school or principal sign-off before applying.
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