STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,734 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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: 1,734; from 893 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; 121 with a published date

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Zonta Women in STEM Award Zonta Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $2K – $10K	~October	$2K – $10K
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Oct 19, 2027 · $28,000,000 total The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee…	Oct 19, 2027	$28,000,000 total
NDEP STEM Open NFO Washington Headquarters Services · Federal Feb 8, 2028 · $100K – $10M This is an open NFO, applicants may apply to this posting or subsequent amendments for specific STEM activities. See the Related Documents tab for the full NFO, and amendments announcing new funding opportunities.	Feb 8, 2028	$100K – $10M
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 25, 2029 · Varies The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program supports innovative educational activities that encourage pre-college students (pre-kindergarten to grade 12), to pursue further studies in science, technology, engineering, and…	May 25, 2029	Varies
University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support Idaho Field Office · Federal Oct 14, 2030 · Up to $3M A. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited United States (U.S.) two- and four-year colleges and universities (Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)) to…	Oct 14, 2030	Up to $3M
Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $1M – $1.5M The Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 initiative aims to advance mathematics learning and education through purposeful collaboration that draws on the interdisciplinary Science of Learning…	Open	$1M – $1.5M
Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · Varies The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative integrates engineering research and education to improve and expand the nation’s engineering workforce.	Open	Varies
NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $30,000,000 total The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and…	Open	$30,000,000 total
U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement U.S. Mission to Tunisia · Federal Open · $500 – $25K U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024 CFDA…	Open	$500 – $25K
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants The Crail-Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of economically and socially disadvantaged children and youth through education and community programs in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
AVID Founder’s Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The AVID Founder’s Scholarship, offered by The San Diego Foundation, supports high-achieving AVID seniors in San Diego County.	Not published	$1K – $5K
PLTW Launch - New Program (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Launch program, supported by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust, aims to enhance STEM education for K-12 students in Massachusetts.	Not published	$10K
AIST Foundation Steel to Students Program Grants Association for Iron and Steel Technology · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AIST Foundation Steel to Students program provides reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 annually to AIST Member Chapters that conduct K-12 outreach programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
İrem Bölükbaşı Memorial Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Engin (İrem's husband) to honor the legacy of İrem Bölükbaşı, a brilliant chemist and product development engineer at 3M who invented the Scotch-Brite™ Glass Cooktop Pads and Wand.	Not published	Varies
River Cats Foundation Grant River Cats Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since the River Cats' inaugural season in Sacramento in 2000, involvement in the community has been an important priority.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Space Grant Workforce Development Program Arkansas Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · $8K The Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (NSGCFP), invites applicants for the NASA Space Grant Workforce Development Award for internships in fields related to…	Not published	$8K
Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund Grant BEAM Circular Accelerator · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund, managed by BEAM Circular, offers grants between $5,000 and $100,000 to enhance bioeconomy career training in Stanislaus County.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Project Grant The American Ceramic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation offers Project Grants of up to $2,500 to support innovative projects that enhance materials science education for the next generation of professionals.	Not published	Up to $3K
ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies The EMERGE Mentorship Program pairs experienced technology professionals with Black female students pursuing degrees in technology fields. Launched as a pilot in 2019 and expanded through a $500,000 grant from Reboot Representation in 2020.	Not published	Varies
Designing Interventions that Support Learners with Disabilities (2-8) Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world's largest mathematics education organization.	Not published	Up to $4K
Minnesota Power Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Minnesota Power Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund offers need-based scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 for up to two years to high school graduates in Minnesota Power's service area.	Not published	$3K – $5K
APS Innovation Fund Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The APS Innovation Fund offers pilot or supplemental funding to support members in launching innovative projects that address challenges in the physics community while advancing the APS mission of fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global…	Not published	Varies
Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship, offered by The San Diego Foundation, supports high-achieving undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, or mathematics.	Not published	$1K – $5K
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Program Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily…	Not published	Varies

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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 1,734 stem education grants Grantable lists as of October 26, 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, 893 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are stem education grants due?

Of 1,734 grants listed, 23 accept applications on a rolling basis, 121 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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