STEM Education Grants

STEM Education Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

1,801 grants
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Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Foundation of Lake County Teacher Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve…

US MEXICO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Program with Ricardo Pablo Pedro Overview: Mentorship and inspirational program bringing the story and spirit of perseverance of Ricardo Pablo Pedro to young people from low-income and…

Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Support Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) Amount: Up to £4,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2024 Summary The Educational Support Fund Grant by the…

ST VRAIN VALLEY EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educator Grants Funder: St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Geographic Scope: St. Vrain Valley School District, Colorado Focus Areas: Support innovative academic programs and projects for…

Varies (examples: $4,000, $2,000, $1,500, $3,911.93, $1,386.28, $190.91, $1,800, $3,063, $1,100, $50,000)
HIRESMART CARES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

HireSmart Cares Educator Grants Program Organization: HireSmart Cares Inc (GA, US) Website: hiresmartcares.org Contact: info@hiresmartcares.org Overview HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eidson – John R. Eidson, Jr. '38 Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Eidson – John…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eldon D. Shafer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Eldon D. Shafer Memorial Scholarship, managed by…

Up to $50,000
EAST LONGMEADOW EDUCATIONAL · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ELEEF Endowment Grant Funder: East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Fund, Inc. (ELEEF) Geographic Scope: East Longmeadow public school system, Massachusetts Overview: Annual grant program providing…

THE MATH LEARNING CENTER INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Elementary Math Specialist Scholarship Funder: The Math Learning Center (MLC) in collaboration with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Purpose: This scholarship program provides…

Full year tuition, fees, books, and incidental expenses
NORTHWEST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elisabeth Carey Miller Scholarships in Horticulture Funder: Northwest Horticultural Society, funded by the Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation Program Overview: New scholarship…

Over $1 million total annually; varies by individual scholarship
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS ENDOWMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging First Year Scholars Scholarship Status: Currently closed for 2026-2027 academic year; interest form available for 2027-2028 Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Engineering, engineering…

GREATER WASHINGTON PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship Funder: Greater Washington Partnership Program Status: Active since 2021 Geographic Scope: Baltimore to Richmond region, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington,…

E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship, offered by the…

THE ENCANTADO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Community-Based…

US $50,000 - US $200,000
THE ENCANTADO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Encantado Foundation Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant…

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Energizing Student Potential (ESP) Program Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Geographic Scope: United States (specific focus on upper elementary and middle schools) Focus…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Energy Laboratories Chemistry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Energy Laboratories Chemistry Scholarship at Montana State…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of stem education grants are available?
STEM Education Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for stem education grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for stem education grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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