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 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.

1,766 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily

What stem education grants are open right now?

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Lam Research) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- New Program ( Huber) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch program offers grants to public…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- New Program ( Indiana) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch program in Indiana offers…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Huber) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with…

Project Lead the Way inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Indiana) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead the Way inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The PLTW Launch Program Expansion in Indiana…

Up to $300 per student (maximum 12 students)
PACKAGING MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PMMI Student Travel Fund - PACK EXPO International Overview: PMMI is committed to providing students the opportunity to experience the packaging and processing industry firsthand by financially…

THE POLARIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Polaris Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Polaris Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Polaris Foundation Grant focuses on long-term community investment, emphasizing…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Polk County…

OSA Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pollicove Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Optica Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Pollicove Memorial Scholarship, established by the Optica…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Porter Family Impact Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Porter Family Impact Scholarship, established in 2023…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Posey County Co-op Scholarship Annual scholarship created by the Posey County Co-op. Award Amount * $2,660 Application Access Code * pos Eligibility _You can learn more about this…

U.S. National Science Foundation · September 29, 2026 Federal

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Research has the potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in biotechnology and…

PPG Industries Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: All grants must be made through our online application system and applications are routinely accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Applications for funding from PPG and the PPG…

US $2,500 - US $50,000
PPL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PPL: Energizing Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PPL Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The PPL Foundation offers Energizing Education Grants to…

$250,000 total ($50,000 excellence prizes per region + $15,000 innovation grants per region)
NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards Funder: Pratt & Whitney in partnership with NAAEE Award Amount: $250,000 USD total - E-STEM Excellence Prize: Up to $50,000 (awarded in three regions) - Regional E-STEM…

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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