STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,734 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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Clean Energy Career Awareness Program: Teaching Resources & Educator Training (RFP 6118) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M New York State Energy Research and Development Authority The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New…	Not published	Up to $5M
BTI & Cornell Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K NSF- & USDA-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU) at Boyce Thompson Institute & Cornell (Ithaca NY). 2026 program June 2 - Aug 7, 2026.	Not published	Up to $7K
Crawford Wildlife Habitat Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crawford Wildlife Habitat Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees from the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering with interests in wildlife habitat.	Not published	Varies
Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for children and families in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Section Grants American Welding Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Welding Society Foundation is committed to supporting welding education on the local level through Section-sponsored grants. Four AWS Sections sponsor annual grants for welding schools.	Not published	Varies
Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Propelling Our World National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · $1K The Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Propelling Our World initiative by the National PTA aims to engage families in hands-on STEM activities.	Not published	$1K
Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies Over our 46-year history, the Community Foundation of New Jersey has collaborated with individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to design charitable funds and implement the philanthropic solutions they want to see in their…	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Chevron has committed funds to support PLTW Gateway programs in Mississippi, aiming to enhance K-12 educational experiences. Since 2009, over $24 million has been invested nationally, benefiting over 411,000 students and 9,500 teachers.	Not published	$10K
AROW Global Corporation Engineering Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The AROW Global Corporation Engineering Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, awards two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students pursuing degrees in engineering.	Not published	$1K
PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Chevron Mississippi) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Chevron is committed to enhancing educational opportunities through the PLTW Computer Science program in Mississippi. This initiative aims to empower K-12 students and teachers by offering access to transformative learning experiences.	Not published	$10K
AAUW Community Action Grants American Association of University Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The AAUW Community Action Grants provide up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions that empower girls in grades K–12 to succeed in STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $75K
Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grants South Plains Electric Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 Operation Round Up was established in 1993 with the tagline "neighbors helping neighbors." The program: In 2015-2016, the Operation Round Up Board initiated teacher mini-grants as a way to support classroom education projects.	Not published	$500
Teacher Innovation Fund (Michigan City Area Schools) Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · $350 – $439 Grants to support innovative teaching projects and classroom initiatives for teachers and professionals at Michigan City High School and La Porte County Career and Technical Education – A.K. Smith Center.	Not published	$350 – $439
GenAI K-12 Math Tutoring Solutions New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K NewSchools announced a funding opportunity to catalyze the development and evaluation of generative AI (GenAI) math tutoring solutions built on specialized foundation models.	Not published	Up to $300K
2027 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application Education · State Not published · $550K	Not published	$550K
Chicago Section IFT / Chicagoland Food Science Foundation Food Industry Scholarship Chicago Section of the Institute of Food · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of its ongoing commitment to providing membership benefits and student engagement, the Chicago Section IFT created the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation (CFSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to raise funds for and award…	Not published	Varies
Innovation Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Innovation Grant Program, offered by the South Carolina Department of Education, aims to support innovative initiatives in public schools to enhance student achievement.	Not published	Varies
Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate students majoring in energy-related fields such as engineering or geosciences.	Not published	$1K
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV) Grant Toyota · Foundation Not published · Varies Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV) Grant aims to empower communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
GWIS National Fellowships Program Grant Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The GWIS National Fellowships Program supports women in science by providing funding for research projects in STEM and social sciences.	Not published	Up to $10K
Computer Science Teacher Endorsement Competitive Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Per Idaho Code 33-1633, funding for Computer Science can go towards distributing grants to public school districts and public charter schools that may be used to provide incentives for teachers to pursue training in computer science or…	Not published	Varies
Quality Schools Grant Program Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Quality Schools Grant Program, funded by the Alaska Department of Education, aims to enhance student achievement by aligning educational practices with Alaska Standards.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Grant of the Year Brownsburg Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Innovative Grant of the Year recognizes and celebrates exceptional grant-funded programs that demonstrate creativity, innovation, and educational excellence within the Brownsburg Community Schools.	Not published	Varies
STEM Teachers for America's Future: Graduate Scholarships Grant Afcea · Foundation Not published · $3K The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers $2,500 scholarships for U.S. citizens pursuing graduate degrees in STEM education for K-12 teaching.	Not published	$3K

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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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