STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,734 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 39 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 982 list an award amount, with a median of $8,350.

Grants tracked: 1,734; from 893 funders
Median award: $8,350; middle half $3,000–$24K
Total listed funding: $167.0M; across 982 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 23; 121 with a published date

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Delta College Scholarship Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Falcon Grant Kentwood Public Schools Education Foundation · Foundation ~January · $1K The Falcon Grant was designed for educational projects needing funding of more than $1,000. Applications must be submitted by January 1st of the grant year, with approval/denial decisions made by January 31st of the grant year.	~January	$1K
Victor Simon Memorial Scholarship The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Named in memory of Victor H. Simon (Beta Lambda/Akron 1935), an engineering major who founded Pioneer Service Engineering Consultants in Chicago, specializing in power generation. His firm was later sold to the Fluor Corporation.	~January	Varies
MAA Tensor Grant Program Mathematical Association of America Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $8K The MAA Tensor Grant Program, supported by the Tensor Foundation, aims to enrich mathematics education for underrepresented students.	~January	Up to $8K
Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · $100K – $3.5M The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized 1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science…	Jan 11, 2027	$100K – $3.5M
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 20, 2027 · $200K – $2M Synopsis of Program: The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hold much promise as sectors of the economy where we can expect to see continuous vigorous growth in the coming decades.	Jan 20, 2027	$200K – $2M
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 21, 2027 · Up to $1M This program seeks to prepare, nurture, and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) to enable and potentially transform fundamental science and engineering…	Jan 21, 2027	Up to $1M
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 26, 2027 · $1M – $1.5M The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide.	Jan 26, 2027	$1M – $1.5M
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.	~January	$25K
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.	~January	$25K
Aerium Student Scholarship Program Aerium a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K Support passionate, driven students pursuing careers in aviation, aerospace, and related fields.	~January	Up to $4K
Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships Alltricity Scholarship Foundation · Foundation ~January · $2K – $3K Awards scholarships to deserving and qualified students in engineering, business, information systems, plant, line or distribution technology, line worker or other curriculum related to the electric energy industry, with intent to…	~January	$2K – $3K
Instructional Grant Program Sanger Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies The Sanger Education Foundation awards grants for instructional initiatives that go above and beyond what the district can provide in normal everyday learning environments.	~February	Varies
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.	~February	Varies
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…	Feb 1, 2027	$10K – $100K
Student Enrichment Program Award Sanger Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies The Student Enrichment Initiatives Program provides funding for enrichment opportunities that are above and beyond regular, remedial, or required studies.	~February	Varies
Openlands School Garden Growth Grant Openlands · Foundation ~February · $500	~February	$500
Affinity Giving Grants (Consolidated Program) Indiana University Foundation · Foundation ~February · $4K – $50K Funding Focus Areas (all affinity groups combined):	~February	$4K – $50K
OETT Annual Grant Program (Phase II) Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust · Foundation ~February · Up to $40K Established to provide the latest technologies and teacher training to Oklahoma schools, OETT has been awarding grants to schools since at least 2020.	~February	Up to $40K
STEM Connect Grants Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation ~February · $10K – $20K This funding opportunity enhances connections to STEM enrichment and career exploration by investing in hands-on, community-based STEM experiences outside the school day.	~February	$10K – $20K
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant Bessie Minor Swift Foundation · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance literacy and educational enrichment in communities served by Swift Communications.	~February	$500 – $5K
Enrichment Grants Newport Public Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Teacher Grants Irvington Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The Irvington Education Foundation invites Irvington teachers and administrators to apply for grants to fund innovative educational programs that enrich the educational experience of the district's children above and beyond the limits of…	~February	Varies
Chicagoland Food Industry Scholarship - Undergraduate & Graduate (Part-Time) Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · $3K Support undergraduate and graduate students intending to work in the food industry in their pursuit of higher education Applicants must have a permanent address in OR be enrolled in a College/University within the following zip codes…	~February	$3K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do stem education grants award?

Of the 1,734 stem education grants Grantable lists as of October 26, 2026, 982 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,350, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $24K. 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 U.S. National Science Foundation (19). In all, 893 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are stem education grants due?

Of 1,734 grants listed, 23 accept applications on a rolling basis, 121 have a published upcoming deadline, 436 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,154 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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