STEM Education Grants

Last updated June 14, 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.

1,766 grants
Foundation
Updated daily

What stem education grants are open right now?

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary Chevron has committed funds to support…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (EQT Foundation) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by the EQT…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (ExxonMobil) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary ExxonMobil partners with PLTW Gateway to…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (John Deere) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway program, supported by the…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Lam Research) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway - New Program, in partnership…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Phillips 66) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway program, supported by…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (PPG Industries) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway grant, funded by PPG…

US $9,100 in in-kind support
Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $9,100 in in-kind support Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway - New Program offers…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program Schools Across the US Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: Up to US $9,100 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Ameren) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview PLTW Gateway Ameren has partnered…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Ardagh Group) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The PLTW Gateway program expansion,…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Duke Energy) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: June 10, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway Program, supported by Duke…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (ExxonMobil) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary ExxonMobil's partnership with PLTW…

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.

Ready to apply for these grants?

  • Assess your eligibility for this grant
  • Draft a tailored application narrative
  • Track the deadline and get reminders
  • Find similar grants from other funders