STEM Education Grants

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 1,766 active stem education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.

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What stem education grants are open right now?

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

Ottawa Valley Chapter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society Of Heating Refrigerating & A C Engineers Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Ottawa Valley…

Otter Cares Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Innovation Station Fund The Innovation Station Fund provides grants to schools and nonprofits in Weld and Larimer county of Colorado for the creation of innovative, hands-on learning spaces.…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Otto & Aegun Hensens Educational Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Otto & Aegun Hensens Educational Fund, established in 2018,…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

P-TECH Continued Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary Overview Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency…

Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The PAE Diversity in…

PHILANTHROPY TANK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank Competition Funder: Philanthropy Tank Inc (FL, US) Status: Active annual competition Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida Overview: A county-wide initiative aimed…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Panasonic Challenge Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Panasonic Challenge Fund, managed by the…

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Partner Organization Scholarships - 1080 STEM Award Amount: $15,000 renewable scholarship Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Members or participants of 1080 STEM (science, technology,…

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Partner Organization Scholarships - ACE Mentor Award Amount: $15,000 renewable scholarship Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Members or participants of ACE Mentor (Architecture,…

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Partner Organization Scholarships - TSA Futures Award Amount: $15,000 renewable scholarship Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Members or participants of TSA Futures (Technology Student…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Partnership for Transition to…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat and John MacTavish Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Pat and John MacTavish Fund, established in 2007 by John Mac…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat Piercy Education Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview About Community Foundation of South Alabama Since its…

LGBT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

PATHS Mentorship Program Program: PATHS (Program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in STEAM careers) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Science, Technology,…

LGBT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

PATHS STEAM Educational Grant Program: PATHS (Program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in STEAM careers) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Science, Technology,…

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Applications for any technology purchases must have written pre-approval from both the school principal and the district Teaching & Learning Coordinator included as an attachment._…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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