STEM Education Grants

Last updated June 14, 2026

There are currently 1,766 active stem education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

1,766 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What stem education grants are open right now?

Varies by award; examples range from $875 to $5,000+
COMMUNITY KNIGHTS INC · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

G.I.F.T. Program (Grant Initiative Fundraising Team) Funder: Community Knights Inc (Newport News, VA) Overview: Community Knights has awarded over $1/2 million in grant funds to the Virginia…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gail & Hilda Oster Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview Kalamazoo Community…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gary Williams Family Science Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Gary Williams Family Science Scholarship at Montana State…

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GEA Scholars Program Award Amount: $10,000 ($5,000 per semester) Overview: A scholarship program developed in partnership between the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville…

GEICO PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Through our community funding, the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation strives to support organizations that provide programs and resources to help strengthen our…

Master's: Minimum $8,000 stipend/year for up to 2 years, full tuition and fees, two paid summer internships; Ph.D.: Minimum $16,000 stipend for 5 years, full tuition and fees, one paid summer internship
NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE DEGREES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GEM Fellowship Program Overview: The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees (GEM) Fellowship is a major fellowship program supporting high-performing graduate students pursuing master's and…

NEW SCHOOLS FUND · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

GenAI K-12 Math Tutoring Solutions Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund (with support from Gates Foundation) Status: Closed - Application deadline was April 18, 2025 Announced: February 26, 2025 Overview…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene and Marlys Cook Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Gene and Marlys Cook Engineering Scholarship at Montana…

COLORADO ROBOTICS EXCELLING AT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gene HAAS FIRST LEGO League Grant Funder: Gene HAAS Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - rookie and veteran teams Eligibility: - Must be a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team…

ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adolph Coors Foundation General Grant Program Geographic Scope: Primarily Colorado-based organizations; public policy requests from out-of-state organizations considered; special consideration given…

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

General Grants (MTEF) Geographic Scope: Manheim Township School District, Pennsylvania Funder: Manheim Township Educational Foundation (MTEF) Overview: MTEF offers general grant funding to support…

UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington School District, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Programs and projects that enhance student experiences beyond the school district budget;…

Botanical Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Genetics Section Student Travel Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Botanical Society of America Amount: US $550 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Genetics Section Student Travel Awards…

$500,000
UNAVCO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Geo-Launchpad Program Overview: A program that prepares community college students for transfer to four-year universities to pursue academic studies in geosciences. Program Details: - Provides paid…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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