STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 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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Joseph H. Tallman Scholarships in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the Joseph H. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027. At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.	Not published	$1K
Robotics and LEGO Summer Camp Scholarships U-Turn · Foundation Not published · Varies U-TURN offers need-based scholarships for youth to attend summer camps focused on STEM education and robotics. U-TURN is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization focused on youth development through sports, education, and community programming.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, funded by Phillips 66, aims to enhance educational equity by supporting middle schools in STEM.	Not published	Up to $10K
Joy in Teaching Grants Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan · Foundation Not published · $500 "Teachers are shaping the next generation, and we're thrilled to provide resources that spark creativity and curiosity, and promote belonging in classrooms."	Not published	$500
Frank L. Eckard Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank L. Eckard Scholarship at Montana State University is designed for students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. To qualify, applicants must be juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25.	Not published	Varies
Michael & Anna Kurty Scholarship for Student of Engineering Grant Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michael & Anna Kurty Scholarship for Engineering students supports college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Caterpillar Foundation) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by the Caterpillar Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K
Eric Pedersen Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eric Pedersen Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Biological, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.	Not published	Varies
E.W. Mares Chemical Engineering Award Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The E.W. Mares Chemical Engineering Award at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering.	Not published	Varies
ASHRAE Region I Setty Family Foundation Scholarship Grant New York Chapter of the American Society Heating · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASHRAE Region I Setty Family Foundation Scholarship offers a one-year award for undergraduate mechanical or architectural engineering students attending institutions in ASHRAE Region I or those who graduated from high schools in the…	Not published	Up to $3K
California Education Learning Lab: AI Grand Challenge Grant California Governor's Office of Planning and Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M The California Education Learning Lab's AI Grand Challenge aims to fund innovative projects that harness AI to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
JWDDBF: Service Learning Program Grant The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown · Foundation Not published · Varies The JWDDBF Service Learning Program, administered by the Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, supports K-12 schools in Louisiana and Mississippi.	Not published	Varies
Bo Jangles the Cat Scholarship Casper College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 A scholarship established by a Casper family in honor of their beloved pet, Bo Jangles the Cat. The scholarship benefits first-generation college students majoring in a degree from the Casper College School of Science.	Not published	$500
NFB STEM Scholarship Grant The National Federation of the Blind · Foundation Not published · $10K The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans.	Not published	$10K
Terracon Foundation Scholarship Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Greater Kansas City Community Foundation The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a nationally respected leader in charitable giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing philanthropy…	Not published	Up to $2K
RTX's FIRST Grant Program NAF · Foundation Not published · Varies FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.	Not published	Varies
Global Community Grants Program Western Digital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Community Grants Program by Western Digital supports NGOs focused on STEM education, hunger relief, and environmental preservation. Organizations can apply once a year, with funding limited to one award per organization.	Not published	Varies
Alexander-Bickley Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Alexander-Bickley Scholarship, established in 2016, supports female graduating seniors from Dayton Public Schools pursuing STEM degrees at accredited colleges.	Not published	$1K
USGIF Scholarship Program: Black Cape Scholarship for Students in Geospatial Intelligence Grant United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The USGIF Black Cape Scholarship for Women in Geospatial Intelligence is a $10,000 award aimed at supporting female undergraduate students pursuing studies in geospatial intelligence or related fields.	Not published	$10K
PLTW Biomedical Science - New Program (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Biomedical Science initiative, backed by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust, aims to broaden access to innovative STEM programs for K-12 students in Massachusetts.	Not published	$15K
Small Grants Program: Operating Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process.	Not published	Varies
Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies The Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants, funded by Toyota, aim to enhance community well-being and inclusivity.	Not published	Varies
Better World Scholarship Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The scholarship encourages women to acquire a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field. The donor’s bachelor’s degree is in mathematics, followed 15 years later with a master’s degree in business administration.	Not published	$1K
Science, Math, and Engineering Education (SMEE) Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Science, Math, and Engineering Education (SMEE) Grant by Sigma Xi aims to enhance STEM education through innovative projects initiated by chapters.	Not published	Up to $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 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, 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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