STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,734 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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: 1,734; from 893 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; 121 with a published date

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Geo-Launchpad Unavco Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K A program that prepares community college students for transfer to four-year universities to pursue academic studies in geosciences.	Not published	$500K
Great West Engineering Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Great West Engineering Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Civil or Environmental Engineering.	Not published	Varies
Breakthrough Schools: Chicago Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grants program that funds schools pursuing innovative, whole-school improvement initiatives led by Chicago Public Schools principals.	Not published	Varies
STARBASE Wright Patt Air Force -- Research Lab · Federal Forecast · Varies BACKGROUND: STARBASE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program which serves the local community youth across the country by offering students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest…	Forecast	Varies
ResMed Foundation: Community Philanthropy Proposals Grant Resmed Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ResMed Foundation supports community philanthropy in San Diego County, focusing on education in math, science, technology, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation STEM Sprouts Grant Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation's STEM Sprouts program aims to inspire early learners aged 3-10 in STEM fields through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.	Not published	Up to $25K
Squared Fellows Program San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Korum for Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the lives of children, families, and communities in the South Puget Sound area.	Not published	Varies
Thomas Evan Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas Evan Jones Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Three Rivers Community Foundation, aims to support students from Pasco or Sunnyside High Schools.	Not published	Varies
NSF SOARS Program (Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science) Ucar Exchange · Foundation Not published · Varies An undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences.	Not published	Varies
Statewide Funding Opportunity Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant opportunity is for statewide organizations that align with STEM AC’s mission and vision. Please submit programs that are properly aligned.	Not published	Varies
ITSMF Technology Leaders Awards - Scholarship Component Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships awarded to deserving Black STEM students from high school to college level. Each recipient is awarded one of the named ITSMF scholarships.	Not published	Varies
Director's Fund Maine Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Director's Fund is a multi-purpose fund that supports all priority areas: Research, Higher Education, Pre-college Education, and Public Service. It responds to unanticipated events that meet specific criteria.	Rolling	Up to $500
Sloan STEM Teaching Award Fund for the City of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing exceptional high school science and mathematics teachers. The award celebrates and honors outstanding educators in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.	Not published	Varies
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Physical Sciences Grant American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · $6K The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Physical Sciences offers summer research opportunities at the American Museum of Natural History.	Not published	$6K
Wind Scholars Program (Emerging Energy Scholars) University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Track:	Not published	$5K
Small Grants Program: Program 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
SWE Hartford Scholarship Grant Society of Women Engineers · Foundation Not published · $2K The SWE Hartford Scholarship aims to empower women in engineering by providing a $1,000 tuition award for high school senior female students pursuing a Baccalaureate in Engineering or Computer Science.	Not published	$2K
Reach Your Potential STEM Scholarship Grant Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reach Your Potential STEM Scholarship, provided by the Hamilton County Community Foundation, aims to empower Indiana students by facilitating access to educational opportunities in STEM fields.	Not published	Varies
Biofabrication Apprenticeship Program Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive apprenticeship program designed to provide skills and knowledge essential to excel in the biofabrication industry. The program combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training.	Not published	Varies
Fluor Foundation Grants The Fluor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fluor Has a Tradition of Community Service While Fluor’s core business centers on designing, constructing and maintaining complex and challenging capital projects, Fluor and our employees also help to build a better world by giving back to…	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $5K The PLTW Launch program, funded by the Arthur Blanchard Charitable Trust, aims to enhance access to STEM education for K-12 students in Massachusetts.	Not published	$5K
Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship at Montana State University provides financial support for students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology.	Not published	Varies
Science: Portfolio - Science Learning Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding priorities.	Not published	Varies

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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 1,734 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, 893 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are stem education grants due?

Of 1,734 grants listed, 23 accept applications on a rolling basis, 121 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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