STEM Education Grants

STEM Education Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

1,801 grants
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund Overview: Grant program supporting STEM opportunities in Northern Virginia. Geographic Scope: Northern Virginia Focus Areas: - STEM education - STEM opportunities…

US $15,000 - US $30,000
Community Foundation of Northern Virginia · Rolling / Open Foundation

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Virginia Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Micron STEM Opportunity…

FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH ADVANCEMENT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Middle and High School STEM Grant Program Funder: Foundation for Health Advancement (FHA), Princeton, NJ Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)…

STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Out-of-school STEM learning, youth advocacy, gender equity in STEM Overview: The…

Copper Mountain College Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pasadena Garden Club's Minerva Hamilton Hoyt Internship Funder: Pasadena Garden Club (in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park Association) Geographic Scope: Joshua Tree National Park,…

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CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini-Grant Funder: Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) Geographic Scope: Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD), Texas Overview: Smaller grants designed to support innovative classroom…

US $100 - US $500
FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mini-Grants for Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mini-Grants for Education program,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini-Grants for Teachers Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: South Plains region (West Texas) Overview: The Mini-Grants for Teachers program provides funding to K-12 teachers…

NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Minnesota Chapter Peter Potvin Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society Of Heating Refrigerating & A C Engineers Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The…

SERVEMINNESOTA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Minnesota Math Corps Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Early mathematics skills development for struggling students. Designed to prepare young Minnesotans for STEM…

FOUNDATION OF FOOD PROCESSING SUPPLIERS · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

MISA Scholarship Funder: FPSA Foundation / MISA Foundation (Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance) Overview: Scholarship for students studying engineering or meat sciences at North American universities.…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Rolling / Open Foundation

MIT Solve: FII Innovators Pitch Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The MIT Solve: FII Innovators Pitch invites solutions…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Moanalua High School Math Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Moanalua High School Math Scholarship, established in 2004,…

THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) Description: A national academic competition in which high school students learn real-world data analytics, mathematical modeling, and actuarial science by…

MODERNA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Moderna Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Moderna Charitable Foundation, established in 2022, aims to…

US $30,000 - US $50,000
Montana University System · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana's Future at Work Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana University System Amount: US $30,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Montana's Future at Work Grant aims to empower…

$1,000 each (2 awards)
LET FREEDOM RING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Morgan Scholar Travel Award Funder: Let Freedom Ring Foundation Award Amount: Two awards of $1,000 each Program Year: 2025 Focus Areas: - Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of stem education grants are available?
STEM Education Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for stem education grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for stem education grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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