STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,735 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state 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: 1,735; 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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LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants support initiatives focused on economic development, education, environmental excellence, and diversity.	Not published	Varies
Cargill Foundation: Local Community Giving Grant Cargill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cargill Foundation focuses on improving the lives of low-income children in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area by supporting nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
IOWA STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIP Grant Iowa STEM Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Iowa STEM Teacher Externship program connects secondary STEM educators with local workplaces to enhance their teaching practices.	Not published	Up to $5K
Math Achievement Fund (MAF) Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Grant program funding mathematics achievement initiatives in Kentucky schools. Includes Math Achievement Awards, MAF Mini Grants, HQIR MAF Mini Awards, and Middle School Pilot Awards.	Not published	Varies
Ross Wagner Foundation Scholarship Grant Ross Wagner Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Ross Wagner Foundation Scholarship offers significant financial support for students pursuing degrees in various engineering fields, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.	Not published	Up to $100K
The Dr. Alice M. Hudder- Richard T. Molder Post-Secondary Scholarship Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Alice M. Hudder- Richard T. Molder Post-Secondary Scholarship Fund, established by Richard Molder, supports Erie County high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
E. E. Frahm Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. E. Frahm Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry.	Not published	Varies
Hensel Phelps Construction Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hensel Phelps Construction Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Technology.	Not published	Varies
MartinConnects Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The MartinConnects Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, aims to empower employees through charitable initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $8K
K. William Wiseman Engineering Scholarship Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The K. William Wiseman Engineering Scholarship, established by the Maine Community Foundation, aims to support graduating seniors from Maine high schools pursuing engineering degrees at accredited colleges or universities.	Not published	Varies
Responsible AI Courses Initiative National Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A Google-funded initiative to help universities develop responsible artificial intelligence courses.	Not published	Varies
IEEE Women in Engineering International Scholarship Ieee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IEEE Women in Engineering International Scholarship was established thanks to the support of donations to the IEEE Foundation Women in Engineering (WIE) Fund from IEEE WIE members and others.	Not published	Varies
Kelly Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K Greater Kansas City Community Foundation The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a nationally respected leader in charitable giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing philanthropy…	Not published	$5K
Stephanie and Bruce Fehringer Memorial STEM Scholarship Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Stephanie and Bruce Fehringer Memorial STEM Scholarship offers renewable scholarships for students pursuing careers in STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $6K
Innovation Grants Cabrillo Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CEF offers Innovation Grants to support creative and innovative educational programs across elementary, middle, and high schools in the district. These grants are part of CEF's five funding priorities system.	Not published	Varies
MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) STEM Teachers Scholarship Grant Afcea · Foundation Not published · $3K The MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) STEM Teachers Scholarship, funded by AFCEA and ManTech International, offers $2,500 annually to support U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing graduate-level education in STEM teaching for grades…	Not published	$3K
Academic Endowment Fund Grants District 742 Local Education Activities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Arconic Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The PLTW Engineering program, supported by Arconic Foundation, aims to expand STEM education in public and charter schools across several states.	Not published	$20K
Berges Family Foundation Grant Berges Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berges Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in St. Louis through targeted philanthropic investments.	Not published	Varies
The Muskingum Area Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Muskingum Area Teachers of Mathematics Scholarship, funded by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, supports aspiring mathematics educators in Muskingum and surrounding counties.	Not published	Varies
SWE Richmond Section Scholarship Grant Society of Women Engineers · Foundation Not published · $1K The SWE Richmond Section Scholarship, established in 1988, supports women entering engineering or computer science in central Virginia.	Not published	$1K
San Manuel Cares Grant Program San Manuel Band of Mission Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Manuel Cares Grant Program, offered by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, focuses on empowering communities in the Inland Empire and Indian Country.	Not published	Varies
2026 MERITS Program Maine Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Varies MSGC's MERITS program offers summer internship opportunities for Maine high school Juniors at various locations around the state of Maine. Visit the "for students" page for additional details.	Not published	Varies
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M Founded by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick in 1989, the fund invests in ideas, leadership and programs that contribute to and advance the cultural, intellectual and societal interests of the community.	Not published	$6M

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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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