STEM Education Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,734 active stem education grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Teaching Grants Afcea International · Foundation Not published · Varies The AFCEA Educational Foundation supports STEM students and teachers through teaching grants.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Education/STEM Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation provides Education/STEM Grants aimed at enhancing community vitality through charitable investments.	Not published	Up to $10K
Bob and Jan Livesay Scholarship Endowment Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bob and Jan Livesay Scholarship Endowment at Montana State University supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering.	Not published	Varies
Afterschool for All Grants Vermont Afterschool Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K A competitive grant program to help programs start up or expand afterschool, before school, summer, expanded learning, and third space programming for Vermont youth in grades K-12. Administered by Vermont Afterschool.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Classroom Grants Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation provides classroom grants to teachers and school administrators to support innovative educational programs and classroom needs. The program directly impacts more than 9,000 students in the district.	Not published	Varies
African-American Community Foundation - Thyrsa Frazier Svager Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation - Thyrsa Frazier Svager Scholarship, offered by The Dayton Foundation, supports African-American women studying mathematics at select universities.	Not published	Up to $1K
Mary Josephine Bloder Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Josephine Bloder Scholarship Fund, established by a dedicated teacher, supports Lahainaluna High School boarding students who excel in science.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K L3Harris Technologies is collaborating with PLTW to enhance STEM education for PreK-12 students.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sky Lakes Health System: Community Grants Sky Lakes Medical Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Sky Lakes Health System is dedicated to enhancing community health through its Community Grants program.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ida M. Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ The Ida M. Pope Trust established this memorial scholarship to…	Not published	Varies
Forging Club Grants Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants awarded to schools interested in forming a forging club or those with an established club. Offers assistance in acquiring necessary materials for initiating and maintaining a forging club	Not published	Varies
IBM Impact Accelerator Grant IBM Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The IBM Sustainability Accelerator Grant Program aims to enhance water availability and sustainable management. This initiative addresses critical global water stress affecting two billion people and sanitation issues for 4.2 billion.	Not published	Varies
Inspire Change Grant Houston Texans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inspire Change Grant awards funds to nonprofit organizations in Houston to support programs, seed projects, and create partnerships that unlock pathways to new opportunities while supporting social justice and racial equity efforts.	Not published	Varies
LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K Recognizes non-profit organizations using innovative solutions to solve everyday problems. LEAH Project received this award for its innovative near-peer teaching model.	Not published	$40K
Vicky Harrison Memorial Scholarship Grant John Wood Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The family and friends of Vicky Harrison established this endowed scholarship in 2020.	Not published	Varies
ID Science Education Grant Program Idaho State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The ID Science Education Grant Program, administered by the Idaho State Department of Education, provides matching grants for K-12 STEM education initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Joy Thomas Prize Joy Thomas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award recognizing exceptional female students in STEM fields, particularly those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in competitive entrance examinations and scientific competitions.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (L3Harris Technologies) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K L3Harris Technologies is collaborating with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to expand STEM education for PreK-12 students. This initiative aims to inspire young learners through enhanced PLTW programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $5K
IBM PhD Fellowship Awards - Other Countries Grant IBM Corporation · Foundation Not published · $6K – $25K The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards support outstanding PhD students globally who contribute to crucial research areas such as Semiconductor Technology, Quantum Computing, and AI.	Not published	$6K – $25K
AWWA Scholarship Program - Stantec Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The AWWA Scholarship Program, sponsored by the American Water Works Association, aims to support students pursuing Master's or PhD degrees in water treatment science and engineering.	Not published	Varies
Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship Foundation of Food Processing Suppliers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for students pursuing careers in dairy or food science. Students pursuing careers in dairy or food science.	Not published	Varies
APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants Arizona Public Service Company (APS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants support K-12 teachers in Arizona by funding innovative, hands-on STEM projects in classrooms.	Not published	Up to $3K
Liu Fang Memorial Scholarship Fund Esco Technologies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to women pursuing college or university degrees in physics, engineering, or mathematics.	Not published	Varies
CEF Mini-Grant Centennial Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Centennial Education Foundation has been awarding grants since 1998. In 2021, CEF awarded over $50,000 in grants and programs, including $42,000 from Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Funds.	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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