Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 1,766 active stem education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
Nathaniel Ellis Cannady, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Nathaniel Ellis…
National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the…
National Cyber Scholarship Competition Overview: An annual competition designed to identify and rank top talent in cybersecurity among high school and college students, awarding scholarships and free…
National Cyber Scholarship Program Overview: The National Cyber Scholarship program empowers America's future Cyber Stars by awarding more than $2 million in scholarships and $13.8 million in…
National Scholarship and Trades Stipend Program Overview: The ACE Mentor Program National Scholarship and Trades Stipend Program recognizes outstanding ACE students who demonstrate exceptional…
National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The National Security…
National STEM Scholar Program Status: Active, accepting applications annually Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States); currently 100+ STEM Scholars representing middle schools in 37 states Focus…
Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) STEM Grant Overview: A federally funded program designed to create three new STEM Programs, strengthen math support, and strengthen STEM…
Native Science Fellows Overview: An innovative cooperative program offering Native American undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in community-based science organizations…
Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Natural Gas Society of East…
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science: Science Outreach Category Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springer Nature Limited Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The…
NAU Astronomy REU Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Arizona University Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The NAU Astronomy REU Program offers undergraduate students a paid…
Naval Science Awards Program (NSAP) Funder: U.S. Navy and Marine Corps (administered by Academy of Applied Science) Program Type: Awards to science and engineering fairs Overview: The Naval Science…
NAVS Humane Science Award Overview: A prestigious award recognizing high school students conducting groundbreaking, animal-free research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair…
Navy League STEM Grant Program Funder: Navy League of the United States - STEM Committee Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educational…
Overview Solar+ Schools Program About The addition of the Solar+ Schools program came after 20 months of development and with approvals by both the NC GreenPower and Advanced Energy boards of…
NC Science Museums Grants - Tier One Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…
NC Science Museums Grants - Tier Two Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…
NCB - Botany Research Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern California Botanists Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The NCB - Botany Research Scholarship…
NCEES Engineering Education Award Organization: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Purpose: Recognizes engineering programs that encourage collaboration between…
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.
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.
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.