STEM Education Grants
Last updated October 6, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,749 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 39 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 990 list an award amount, with a median of $8,200.
- Grants tracked
- 1,749
- from 905 funders
- Median award
- $8,200
- middle half $3,000–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $160.0M
- across 990 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 24
- 123 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
Find the stem education grants matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 1,749 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Oct 20, 2026 · $28,000,000 total The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee… | |
| Quantum FAST Challenge Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · State Oct 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… | |
| David and Margaret Bottorff Math and Science Initiative for Elementary Teachers Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies To provide grants to elementary teachers for math and science related programming. | |
| NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation ~October · $12K – $32K | |
| Teacher Mini-Grants McMinnville School District 40 Education Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) provides mini-grants to McMinnville School District (MSD) staff to enrich classrooms, grade level teams, and whole schools by introducing projects and experiences that align with MEF's mission to… | |
| The Women’s Fund Grant Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $10K The Women’s Fund Grant seeks to empower women and children in Topeka/Shawnee County by funding innovative programs focused on economic well-being, STEAM education, health services, affordable housing, and access to healthy food. | |
| Barry Community Foundation - Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Grant Barry Community Foundation · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Varies The Wilson H. Craig, Jr. grant (Barry Community Foundation) supports educational opportunities for K-12 students in astronomy, math, science, engineering, technology, inventiveness, critical thinking, and creativity in Barry County MI. | |
| Helping Hands Grants (Christopher K. Jarvi) Anaheim Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · $500 – $3K The Christopher K. Jarvi Helping Hands Grants program focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations. | |
| Classroom Enrichment Grants The School Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · Up to $850 The Education Foundation funds classroom grants that support innovative, challenging curricular extensions and learning opportunities for students. | |
| Teacher Grants Pasadena Educational Foundation · Foundation ~October · $200K – $325K PEF Teacher Grants help inspirational teachers in every PUSD school enhance the classroom experience for their students. Grants are provided directly to educators and benefit thousands of students in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. | |
| ARC POWER Grant - GROW Appalachia Project Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · $1.4M The "GROW Appalachia" Project aims to develop a Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) in Southeastern Ohio that aligns with ARC's goals to build Appalachian business strengths and diversify the region's economy through economic development… | |
| 916 Education Foundation Program Grants Special Intermediate School · Foundation ~October · $47K | |
| Teacher Grants Renton Schools Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies Supports innovation in the classroom by providing direct grants to teachers and support staff for use in classrooms to support student learning. Classroom materials and equipment that support student learning innovation, including: | |
| Instructional Grants Dare Education Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies To assist with educational needs that directly impact the education of Dare County students, but are not normally part of the school budget. | |
| Technology & Innovation Grants District 51 Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Technology and Innovation Grants were added to the D51 Foundation grant-making program in 2023. | |
| Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Griffiss Institute Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Created to address critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the public sector. As of 2022, nearly 40,000 unfilled public-sector cybersecurity positions existed. | |
| Classroom Empowerment Grants (Touchstone Energy) Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association · Foundation ~November · $500 Grants designed to improve educational opportunities for students by funding classroom projects that enhance the learning environment and educational resources. Projects selected by independent panel of judges based on: | |
| Regional STEM Network - 2nd Round OSIT Grants (Science & Tech) · State Nov 6, 2026 · $7.6M Supports and funds innovative and collaborative initiatives that strengthen awareness, opportunities, and retention in Nevada's STEM education and workforce pathways. | |
| Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 12, 2026 · Up to $1.6M The Simons HBCU Faculty Fellowship supports junior tenure-track faculty at HBCUs in mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and ecology and evolutionary biology by buying out at least 50 percent of their teaching for one to five years. | |
| Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 12, 2026 · Up to $7.5M The Simons Foundation's Science, Society and Culture division will fund up to two Centers of Excellence at HBCUs in mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and ecology and evolutionary biology. | |
| Lam Research Foundation Grants - 2027 Open Call (Cycle 1) Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Lam Research Foundation runs two open-call grant cycles a year. The first 2027 cycle opened October 1, 2026 and closes November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Innovations in Education Grants The Somerville Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Innovation in Education grant program supports the innovation and creativity of Somerville educators in their pursuit of a high quality and engaging educational experience for all students. | |
| National Science Foundation Translation to Practice U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 17, 2026 · $600K – $2M The U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic… | |
| National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 18, 2026 · $8,500,000 total The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. |
Showing 1–24 of 1,736
Stem education grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 24 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 123 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 436 25%
- No deadline published
- 1,166 67%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 123 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active stem education grants
- Project Lead The Way Inc 97 active
- Montana State University 65 active
- Project Lead the Way inc. 48 active
- American Chemical Society 19 active
- Society of Women Engineers 18 active
- U.S. National Science Foundation 18 active
905 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 1,749 active stem education grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 6, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 8 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About stem education grants
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.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow stem education grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
STEM Education Grants by state
Browse stem education grants available to organizations in 15 states.
Related grant categories
Want new funders like these found for you every week?
This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do stem education grants award?
Of the 1,749 stem education grants Grantable lists as of October 6, 2026, 990 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,200, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $25K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most stem education grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Project Lead The Way Inc (97), Montana State University (65), Project Lead the Way inc. (48), American Chemical Society (19), and Society of Women Engineers (18). In all, 905 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are stem education grants due?
Of 1,749 grants listed, 24 accept applications on a rolling basis, 123 have a published upcoming deadline, 436 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,166 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.
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.
Get a shortlist of stem education grants built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 24 grants
~2.8 hrs
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 24
~1 min
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning
STEM Education Grants: let your agents sort the fits.