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 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.

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What stem education grants are open right now?

EXELON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Apply for the Exelon Foundation Green Lab Grant The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is proud to partner with the Exelon Foundation in championing science learning for high school…

Green Our Planet · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Our Planet Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Green Our Planet - HydroConnect Grant supports K-12 schools in implementing…

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Greening STEM Grants In Spring 2025, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) will collaborate with PPG Foundation (PPG) to select a cohort of Greening STEM projects from the…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gretchen Miller Bowker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Gretchen Miller Bowker Scholarship, offered by the…

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE · Rolling / Open Foundation

GSSI-ACSM Young Scholar Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American College Of Sports Medicine Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The GSSI-ACSM Young Scholar…

$20,000 - $50,000
GLOBAL TALENT LAB INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GTF Olympiad Grants Funder: Global Talent Lab Inc (MD, US) Website: globtalent.org Goals Discover, nurture, and empower talented youth worldwide through the Olympiad ecosystem. Grant Size - Up to…

US $500 - US $2,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gunvor Lund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Gunvor Lund Scholarship,…

Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

GWIS National Fellowships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The GWIS National Fellowships Program…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

H. Albert Saner Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The H. Albert Saner Scholarship, offered by Montana State University,…

Varies (examples: $2,000 - $9,000)
PIONEER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

H.U.G.S. Program (Helping Us Give to Society) Funder: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc (Kansas) Overview: Pioneer Electric's community grant program funded through the recycling of materials like…

HACKER INITIATIVE · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Hacker Initiative Grant Program Funder: Hacker Initiative (CA, US) Website: hackerinitiative.org Status: Active (two grant cycles per year) Geographic Scope: Global - eligible applicants include…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hambly Women in Computer Science Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Hambly Women in Computer Science Scholarship at Montana…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hambly Women in Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Hambly Women in Engineering Scholarship at Montana State…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hambly Women in Sciences Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Hambly Women in Sciences Scholarship at Montana State University…

THE HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hamilton Wenham Education Fund - Project Grants Overview: The Hamilton Wenham Education Fund (Edfund) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to advancing educational excellence in the…

INSTITUTE FOR NATIVE PACIFIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hawai'i Community Foundation - CHANGE Grants Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Award Amount: $30,000 Geographic Scope: Hawaii (focus on rural and neighbor islands) Focus Areas: - Educational…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Hayes E. Willis Memorial…

$1,000 total ($500 plus full room and board for summer + $500 educational allowance for fall registration)
Albany State University Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HBCU-UP Program (Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program) Funder: Federal HBCU-UP program Geographic Scope: Albany State University (GA, US) Award Amount: $1,000 to…

Varies (historical awards: $227,500 - $257,500 total per year distributed to 6-16 organizations)
SHENG-YEN LU FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Health & Education Grants Overview: Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area working to improve health care and education for underserved and…

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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