STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,735 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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: 1,735; from 894 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; 122 with a published date

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Wayne H. Schriever Math and Science Scholarship Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the Wayne H. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027. At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.	Not published	$1K
Les Paul Foundation Grant Les Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Les Paul Foundation Grant supports innovative music education and medical research related to hearing loss.	Not published	$2K – $2K
PLTW Gateway - New Program or Program Expansion (Verizon Innovative Learning) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Verizon Innovative Learning, offers grants to support the implementation of computer science units in schools.	Not published	Up to $8K
AISES Accenture Scholarship American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.	Not published	Varies
Williamston Schools Foundation Teacher/Staff Grants Williamston Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williamston Schools Foundation awards grants that supplement and enhance the curriculum within Williamston Community Schools.	Not published	Varies
Cyber as a Service Grant Program Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Cyber as a Service Grant Program, under the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, aims to enhance students' cybersecurity skills while benefiting Virginia's local economies.	Not published	Up to $15K
Summer STEM Grant Idaho Commission for Libraries · Foundation Not published · $500 The Summer STEM Grant, administered by the Idaho Commission for Libraries, offers $500 to up to 70 libraries to enhance STEM outreach during summer.	Not published	$500
RISE Professional Grant German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · Up to €3,800 The RISE Professional program, initiated by DAAD, offers North American, British, and Irish students unique research internships in Germany's science and engineering sectors.	Not published	Up to €3,800
Student Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Grant Aluminum Extruders Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Student Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition invites students globally to create innovative designs using aluminum extrusions.	Not published	$3K – $5K
STEM Diploma Scholarships Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2020, there were over 2,000 new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) jobs in Idaho each month – jobs that, on average, pay twice what non-STEM jobs do.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Mini-Grant Program Kutztown Area School District Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation provides mini grants to support innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives across all district buildings.	Not published	Varies
Amateur Radio Digital Communications Grants Amateur Radio Digital Communications · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amateur Radio Digital Communications Grants support projects that enhance digital communication and promote amateur radio.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved students in John Deere communities.	Not published	$10K
HVAC Skills Lab Grant - Refurbish an Existing Plumbing or HVAC Skills Lab Explore The Trades · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The HVAC Skills Lab Grant aims to refurbish existing plumbing and HVAC skills labs in middle and high schools across the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	Up to $10K
Helene Stoller Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helene Stoller Scholarship, established in September 2023 by Dr. Helene Stoller, aims to support students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.	Not published	Varies
Allied Engineering Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allied Engineering Scholarship at Montana State University supports residents pursuing degrees in Civil or Environmental Engineering.	Not published	Varies
Graduate Awards Program - Neil Armstrong Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program, including the Neil Armstrong Graduate Award of $10,000, supports graduate students in aerospace research.	Not published	$10K
SWE Golden Gate Section (SWE-GGS) Scholarships Grant Society of Women Engineers · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The SWE Golden Gate Section (SWE-GGS) Scholarships provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for Bay Area students planning to pursue engineering or related degrees.	Not published	$1K – $2K
PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship offers a renewable $5,000 award for undergraduate students from marginalized ethnic backgrounds or genders pursuing engineering at a U.S. university.	Not published	Up to $20K
PATHS Mentorship Program LGBT Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Connect LGBTQ+ individuals starting out in STEAM to a network of mentors to ensure they have the guidance, resources, and knowledge necessary to be successful in their pursuits	Not published	Varies
BioLEAP Classroom Grant National Anti-Vivisection Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The BioLEAP Classroom Grant, funded by the National Anti Vivisection Society, provides educators with up to $1,000 to purchase humane anatomy models, replacing traditional animal dissection methods.	Not published	Up to $1K
Ignite Fellowship Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students from underserved schools and communities designed to inspire passion for STEM.	Not published	Varies
Genetics Section Student Travel Awards Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $550 The Genetics Section Student Travel Awards offer a $500 travel grant to support undergraduate and graduate students presenting their research at the BOTANY 2025 conference in Palm Springs, California.	Not published	$550
Diversity in Science- Graduate Diversity Enrichment Program Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The Graduate Diversity Enrichment Program (GDEP), funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, aims to enhance diversity in science by providing $5,000 over two years to PhD students enrolled in North Carolina institutions.	Not published	$5K

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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 1,735 stem education grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 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, 894 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are stem education grants due?

Of 1,735 grants listed, 23 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 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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