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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PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K L3Harris Technologies is expanding its partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to enhance STEM education for PreK-12 students.	Not published	Up to $10K
STEM Forward Middle Michigan Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K Matching grant program for employers hiring STEM-focused interns	Not published	$2K – $3K
i-STEM Strand Provider Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies To empower Idaho educators to gain STEM content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and build local communities of learning to increase student excitement for and interest in STEM. Want to share your STEMazing knowledge with Idaho educators?	Not published	Varies
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies By Youth For Youth is a volunteer committee of Dane County high school students that make investment decisions for youth-led programming and initiatives in Dane County. Funding Priorities (vary annually; 2024 examples):	Not published	Varies
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Grant American Association for the Advancement of Science · Foundation Not published · $10K The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship is a prestigious 10-week summer program designed for science, engineering, and mathematics students to work at media organizations across the U.S. This fellowship enhances public…	Not published	$10K
ASCE West Coast Branch Scholarships Grant American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The ASCE West Coast Branch Scholarships aim to support civil engineering students facing rising educational costs.	Not published	$1K
Cottrell Scholar Award Grant Research Corporation dba Research · Foundation Not published · $120K The Cottrell Scholar Award supports early career faculty at U.S. and Canadian research universities, fostering innovative research and teaching in Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy.	Not published	$120K
BDUSD Education Fund Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Grant program providing awards for creative projects requested by Beaver Dam Unified School District employees for the benefit of BDUSD students, beyond those allocated by the district itself.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Zimmer Biomet Foundation: Educational Grants Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zimmer Biomet Foundation offers educational grants to support organizations that focus on scientific, clinical, or healthcare education.	Not published	Varies
Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant Oregon Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $10K The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Grant, authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aims to enhance academic achievement for all students.	Not published	$10K
Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant The Pitney Bowes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant, established in 2005, focuses on enhancing education within communities where Pitney Bowes operates.	Not published	Varies
Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship provides a $2,500 award to graduating high school seniors from select schools who are majoring in Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied Micro-biology.	Not published	$3K
ASCE San Jose Branch Student Scholarship Program American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest national civil engineering society.	Not published	Varies
Pat and John MacTavish Fund Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pat and John MacTavish Fund, established in 2007 by John Mac Tavish in memory of his wife Pat, provides scholarships aimed at encouraging young women to pursue higher education in the hard sciences.	Not published	Varies
Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants aim to enhance science education for secondary teachers in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
The Delesky-Wetmore Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delesky-Wetmore Scholarship, established in October 2025 by Cathy Delesky and Doug Wetmore through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, aims to support high school seniors in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, or Colleton Counties…	Not published	Varies
Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship, offered by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from any Cullman County high school.	Not published	$10K
Ignite Your Future Scholarships Grant Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Don Wood Foundation invited community foundations in northeast Indiana to present the Ignite Your Future scholarships to students in the communities they serve.	Not published	Up to $20K
Gunvor Lund Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Gunvor Lund Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, awards between $500 and $2,000 to students from Southeastern Connecticut pursuing studies in engineering or the sciences.	Not published	$500 – $2K
CountryMark Technical Trade Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The CountryMark Technical Trade Scholarship provides $4,870 annually to residents of Posey County, Indiana, graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.	Not published	$5K
Beavers Charitable Trust Heavy Construction Scholarships Beavers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beavers Charitable Trust provides direct scholarships to students heading for careers in heavy construction, in addition to endowed scholarships at 49 schools; a general PDF form and a 'Women in Heavy Civil' PDF form are available.	Not published	Varies
ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter Scholarship Grant New York Chapter of the American Society Heating · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter Scholarship supports undergraduate students in mechanical or architectural engineering at post-secondary institutions within New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $3K
Howard D. Colman Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · $3K – $33K The Howard D. Colman Scholarship supports high school seniors from Boone and Winnebago Counties pursuing degrees in engineering or technology fields.	Not published	$3K – $33K
Community College STEM Scholarships Grant Virginia Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · $2K The Community College STEM Scholarships, provided by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, offer $2,000 to support full-time students in STEM fields at Virginia community colleges.	Not published	$2K

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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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