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Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant

Virginia Department of Education
State/Local Government
Virginia
Up to US $75,000

About VDOE

The Virginia Department of Education is the administrative agency for the commonwealth’s public schools. VDOE works in partnership with Virginia’s 132 school divisions to support and improve teaching and learning, set high expectations for all students, and promote student safety, wellbeing, and health.

Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant

The Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) FY27 Request for Proposals (RFP). This competitive grant opportunity supports the implementation of the 2024 Computer Science Standards of Learning and provides funding to develop high-quality instructional resources, curriculum, and assessments; deliver professional development for current and future teachers; support summer and after-school computer science programming; and facilitate career exposure and work-based learning opportunities for high school students. Consistent with the grant's legislative intent, funded projects should prioritize at-risk students and schools.  

The 2026 Appropriation Act has allocated $1.35 million to support this initiative. All Virginia public school divisions, full-time regional public schools, and programs with a local or regional school board are eligible to submit proposals meeting the intent of Advancing Computer Science Education Grant Request for Proposal.  

Funding is available across three project types per availability of funds: 

  • Professional Learning, Implementation, and Evidence of Learning (up to $75,000 per award), 
  • Student Engagement and Experimental Learning (up to $75,000 per award), and  
  • Expansion of Computer Science Advanced Learning Opportunities (up to $50,000 per award).  
Education - K through 12 STEM / STEAM Education Educational Access & Equity +1 more

Brownfields community-wide assessment grant (states and tribes)

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
Wyoming
Up to US $1,000,000

What Is EPA’s Brownfields Program?The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program provides funds to empower states, Tribal Nations, communities, and other stakeholders to work together to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfield sites. EPA provides financial and technical assistance for brownfields activities protect human health and the environment, encourage sustainable reuse, promote partnerships, strengthen local economies, and create jobs.

Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes

  • Only available to states, Federally Recognized Tribal Nations and eligible native corporations in Alaska to address brownfield sites in their jurisdiction.
  • Applicants may request up to $1,000,000 to assess sites contaminated (or potentially contaminated) by hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, including hazardous substances comingled with petroleum, and/or petroleum.
  • Performance period is up to 5 years.
  • Applicants should target work in disadvantaged communities and work with communities that do not have capacity to apply for and manager their own Brownfields Grant.
Sustainability Environmental Stewardship Environmental Education

Surface Water Education

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State/Local Government
Wisconsin
Up to US $50,000
Freshwater Conservation Environmental Education

Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP) Grants: County Conservation

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
State/Local Government
Iowa
Unspecified amount

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks.

Just as importantly, the DNR carries out state and federal laws that protect air, land and water through technical assistance, permitting and compliance programs. The DNR also encourages the enjoyment and stewardship of natural resources among Iowans through outreach and education. Our mission is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP)

Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) is a State of Iowa program that invests in, as its name implies, the enhancement and protection of the state's natural and cultural resources. Iowa has a diverse array of natural and cultural resources, and REAP is likewise diverse and far reaching.

REAP provides money for projects, primarily through grant programs.

REAP Grants: County Conservation

This money is available to counties, only if they are dedicating at least 22¢ per $1,000 of the assessed value of taxable property in the county for county conservation purposes, through competitive grants. This money is available to counties for land easements or acquisition, capital improvements, stabilization and protection of resources, and environmental education, etc. The DNR administers the county conservation grant program.

Environmental Conservation Natural Resources Farmland Preservation +2 more

Urban Conservation Projects - Request for Pre-Applications

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State/Local Government
Iowa
Unspecified amount

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship advocates for Iowa’s farmers and protects consumers, animals, our food supply and our shared soil and water resources. Our programs strengthen rural communities, support a thriving agriculture economy, and build a stronger future for all Iowans. 

Urban Conservation Projects Request for Pre-Applications

IDALS is accepting pre-applications for projects that demonstrate strong ties to the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. These projects will focus on adoption and implementation of urban conservation practices that provide nutrient load reductions to water resources in combination with outreach and education components demonstrating how projects will work to support the nonpoint source action items outlined in Section 1 of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy can be viewed at http://www.nutrientstrategy.iastate.edu.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to deliver stormwater management strategies and practices. Strong partnerships must be demonstrated with any stakeholders that will be contributing significant resources to the project.

These projects can range from site scale to watershed scale stormwater management practices (a single bioretention cell vs a stormwater wetland). Projects may utilize one or multiple stormwater management practices to manage the water quality improvement goals. The practices must treat for water quality volume, but they may comprehensively manage multiple storm events including the entire unified sizing criteria storms, when possible or practical. This approach can provide large scale water quality and quantity benefits to the applicant.

Priority will be given to applications that can demonstrate the ability to rapidly implement the project and practices funded under this RFPA.

Freshwater Conservation Water Resource Management Environmental Education

A Year of STEM

American Library Association (ALA)
Association/Society
United States
US $5,000

In collaboration with Cummins Inc., the American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from U.S. public libraries to participate in A Year of STEM, 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners across the country. 

Twenty-five libraries will be chosen to participate in A Year of STEM, receiving professional development to prepare them for the project, copies of a newly created A Year of STEM programming guide developed by librarian advisors, a $5,000 programming stipend, four STEM kits (to be delivered quarterly), and support from ALA’s Public Programs Office staff throughout the project implementation period.

STEM / STEAM Education Library Services

Engaging Youth Grant Program

8020 Foundation Tr
Private
Adams County, Indiana, Allen County, Indiana +10 more
Unspecified amount

About Us

Near the sunset of a full career filled with hard work, perseverance, and many successes, Don Wood founded the 80/20 Foundation Trust in 2018, which was later renamed the Don Wood Foundation. Don built his life and career on a simple but powerful belief: opportunity should not be limited to one path. 

Don recognized the immense value of industrial trades, advanced manufacturing, innovation, having an entrepreneurial mindset, and leadership skills. He believed individuals should have access to the tools, credentials, and real-world training necessary to build meaningful careers and provide for their families and the community. He saw his Foundation as a vehicle to get there.

Opening Pathways

Young people thrive when they are given meaningful opportunities to do, lead, and imagine what’s possible. The Don Wood Foundation awards grants for programs that prioritize early and frequent opportunities for young people to:

  • Explore STEAM through doing, not just observing
  • Build foundational leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset alongside technical curiosity, building their capability for adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork                                                                                     
  • Explore and navigate career pathways, so more students can see themselves in high-skill, high-wage technical careers

When every student in northeast Indiana has access to hands-on STEAM experiences and can connect learning to real careers in their communities, they develop the leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to power Next-Gen Manufacturing—today and tomorrow.

Engaging Youth Grant Program

Through the Engaging Youth Grant Program, the Don Wood Foundation supports programs and initiatives that: 

  • Engage youth in STEAM and career exploration experiences that help them imagine future possibilities
  • Provide early, frequent, and hands-on learning experiences that engage students as active participants, not passive observers
  • Build foundational skills and mindsets, including curiosity, confidence, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, persistence, and a growth mindset
  • Offer progressive experiences that deepen over time as youth grow
  • Expand access to opportunity by reducing barriers to participation 

​We are particularly interested in programs that center student voice and agency, are developmentally appropriate, and are delivered in partnership with schools, educators, and community organizations.   

Youth Services STEM / STEAM Education Youth Development & Leadership +2 more

Environmental Science Resource Grants

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Corporate
Alameda County, California, Contra Costa County, California +3 more
Up to US $1,000
The Environmental Science Resource Grants, offered by the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, provide funding up to $1,000 for TK-12 teachers in low-income public schools across several California counties. These grants aim to enhance environmental science curricula through various projects, supplies, and field trips, encouraging innovative learning experiences. Eligible teachers can apply for funding to support activities such as gardening clubs, water testing, and teacher training sessions, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental science among students.
Science Education - K through 12 STEM / STEAM Education +1 more

STEM BEST Program

Iowa Department of Education
State/Local Government
Iowa
Up to US $50,000

STEM BEST® Program

The STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program focuses on teachers and industry professionals working side-by-side to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for exciting STEM careers local to their community in manufacturing, information technology, bioscience (agriculture and medicine), finance and more. 

The goal of the STEM BEST® Program is to support the launch of new or expanded STEM BEST® K-12 Program models specifically focused on creating work-based and career connected learning opportunities that allow students to develop future-focused, high-demand skills through real-world experiences. These future-focused skills align with the Iowa Academic Standards and Universal Constructs and create opportunities for students to become leaders and innovators of a future-focused Iowa. 

The STEM BEST® funding opportunity offers:

  • award amounts up to $50,000.
  • a 16 to 17-month timeframe to spend funds.
  • a cost-share match of 2:1 is required ($50,000 state funds to $25,000 awardee match).
Education - K through 12 STEM / STEAM Education

Kapoor Foundation Grants

Kapoor Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Grant Guidelines

To advance its mission to build a responsible and equitable technology ecosystem, the Kapor Foundation makes strategic grants across three focus areas: (1) Computing Education, (2) Innovation, and (3) Governance.

Within each focus area, we fund research on critical topics at the intersection of racial equity and tech, capacity-building that strengthens coalitions and movement-building infrastructure, and policy advocacy that drives systemic change.

Funding Priorities

We fund organizations and initiatives aligned with our core focus areas:

Given advances in Al, a new vision of education is urgently needed — one that ensures students are equipped with the technical skills to build emerging technologies and the critical skills to navigate their socio-technical implications. We fund computing education initiatives across K-12, postsecondary, and alternative pathways that expand computing participation at scale, shift policy to ensure equitable access, and expand the pipeline of educators prepared to teach computing.

2. 

Al is being designed, developed, and deployed rapidly, yet the communities most affected by its impacts are largely excluded from its creation and subsequent economic benefits. We support organizations and individuals that build responsible Al technologies, leverage technology to close gaps in access and opportunity, and invest in initiatives and coalitions that advance responsible Al in the entrepreneurship and venture capital ecosystems.

3.

As Al adoption accelerates, bolder approaches to regulation are necessary to protect marginalized communities from technological harm, expand economic opportunity, and ensure the benefits of technology reach everyone. We support efforts that build awareness of key policy issues, develop policy agendas, and mobilize coalitions.

For 2026, our priority advocacy areas are: 1) computing education, 2) algorithmic bias, 3) Al safeguards for children, 4) data center development, and 5) surveillance and civil rights.

Public Policy Minority Services Civic Engagement & Education +5 more

Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP)

University of Maryland
Private
Maryland
Up to US $5,500

Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP)

The Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP) helps Maryland retain top tech talent by increasing the number of paid technical internships offered in the state. Administered by UMBC and funded by the State of Maryland, the program offers financial assistance to small businesses, start-ups, non-profits and state and local agencies, to hire more interns.

The Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP) helps the State of Maryland retain top talent by increasing the number of paid technical internships across the region. The program incentivizes state and local agencies and technology-based businesses to hire more interns by subsidizing salary costs and providing additional support.

Since 2018, MTIP has funded over 1,200 technical internships, primarily in smaller Maryland businesses, across Biohealth & Life Sciences, Engineering, IT/Software Solutions, Cybersecurity, and Manufacturing. More than 83% of MTIP interns assert that they plan to stay in the state for their first job post-graduation. In addition, 98% of employers report that MTIP interns made significant contributions to their business growth and organizational improvements.

Apprenticeship & Internship Programs STEM / STEAM Education

STEM BEST® Award - For Returning Schools

Iowa Department of Education
State/Local Government
Iowa
Up to US $50,000

About STEM BEST® Award 

The STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program focuses on teachers and industry professionals working side-by-side to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for exciting STEM careers local to their community in manufacturing, information technology, bioscience (agriculture and medicine), finance and more.The goal of the STEM BEST® Program is to support the launch of new or expanded STEM BEST® K-12 Program models specifically focused on creating work-based and career connected learning opportunities that allow students to develop future-focused, high-demand skills through real-world experiences. These future-focused skills align with the Iowa Academic Standards and Universal Constructs and create opportunities for students to become leaders and innovators of a future-focused Iowa. 

The STEM BEST® funding opportunity offers:

  • Award amounts up to $50,000.
  • A time frame for expenditure of 17 months – January/February 2027 through May 2028.
  • Cost-share requirement is a 2:1 match required, for example $50,000 state to $25,000 awardee
Education - K through 12 STEM / STEAM Education

STEM BEST® Enhancement Award

Iowa Department of Education
State/Local Government
Iowa
Up to US $15,000

The STEM BEST® Program The STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) Program focuses on teachers and industry professionals working side-by-side to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for exciting STEM careers local to their community in manufacturing, information technology, bioscience (agriculture and medicine), finance and more. The STEM BEST® Enhancement Award The STEM BEST® Enhancement Award is a funding opportunity for existing STEM BEST® Program models. This is an opportunity to enhance or improve your current model with an award of up to $15,000 with no cost share to cover any unforeseen needs that have come up after the period of performance has ended for your STEM BEST® award. The intent of the Enhancement Award is to improve upon your program. It is not intended to provide continuous funding or to sustain your STEM BEST® Program.  

STEM / STEAM Education

Outdoor Equity Fund- Tier 1 (NM)

New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
State/Local Government
New Mexico
US $5,000 - US $40,000

Outdoor Equity Fund (NM)

Access to the outdoors is a basic human right—yet many young people, particularly in rural, Tribal, and historically underserved communities, face significant barriers to experiencing the physical, mental, and social benefits of connecting with New Mexico’s great outdoors.

The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund, established in 2019, aims to break down these barriers and ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all youth in New Mexico. This grant supports transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s lands, waters, and cultural heritage while connecting youth to outdoor recreation career pathways.

Funding Tiers

Tier 1: $5,000 - $40,000

Tier 1 Match Requirements

Environmental Education Environmental Stewardship Recreational Water Use & Boating +4 more

House Bill 5405 Funding Grant

West Virginia Department of Education
State/Local Government
West Virginia
Unspecified amount

West Virginia Department of Education

West Virginia’s approach to college- and career- readiness ensures that students exit high school with a complete understanding of the career opportunities available to them, the education necessary to be successful in their chosen pathway, and a plan to attain their goals. The West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards establish a set of knowledge and skills that all students need to be prepared for a wide-range of high-quality post-secondary opportunities including higher education and the workplace, as both realms share many expectations.

The West Virginia Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools work in concert to establish policies and procedures to assure implementation of West Virginia’s Public Education goals and to ensure the general supervision, oversight and monitoring of a thorough, efficient and effective system of free public schools.

House Bill 5405 Funding Grant

Apply for HB 5405 grant funding to support math and science professional development or teacher certification. The West Virginia Department of Education is offering grant funding to county school districts under West Virginia HB 5405. These grants support two key areas:

  • Professional development programs – Regional Professional Learning Cadres or Teacher Leadership Networks focused on mathematics and science
  • Teacher certification support – Resources for educators working toward full certification in their current positions.
Teacher Development & Training STEM / STEAM Education

FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Federal Government
Puerto Rico, United States +1 more
Unspecified amount
The FY 2027 – 2029 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) by the National Marine Fisheries Service invites innovative research and educational projects that enhance NOAA's mission. This funding opportunity focuses on applied environmental and cultural resource research, technical assistance, and education to promote effective stewardship of public lands. Please note that the availability of funds is contingent on appropriations, and this announcement does not guarantee project funding or review beyond initial administrative checks.
Environmental Education Natural Resources Historic Preservation

Urban & Community Forestry Community Challenge Grant

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
State/Local Government
Arizona
US $15,000 - US $40,000

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides resources for the prevention and suppression of wildland fire on State Trust Lands and private properties located outside incorporated communities. The agency provides services for fire prevention, urban and community forestry, forest stewardship, forest health, utilization and marketing, and has a wide variety of grants available. 

Community Challenge Grants

The Community Challenge Grant Program focuses on activities to encourage and promote citizen involvement in supporting long-term sustainable urban and community forestry programs at the local level. Local and tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and public educational institutions qualify. Community challenge grants are intended for promoting and enhancing the quality of Arizona's urban and community forests. The program aims to fund projects that might not otherwise be funded through existing budgets. All proposed projects should be designed to improve long-term health and care of urban forest or initiate new urban forestry projects in Arizona communities. 

Climate Change Resilience & Equity Environmental Education Natural Resources +1 more

PAsmart Career and Technical Education Innovation Grants

Pennsylvania Department of Education
State/Local Government
Pennsylvania
Up to US $500,000

Pennsylvania Department of Education 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.

PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.

PAsmart

PAsmart is an initiative with the goal to expand inclusion in Career and Technical Education, STEM and computer science teaching, learning and talent development, to help ensure students across Pennsylvania have the skills to meet the economic needs of the dynamic Pennsylvania economy.

Pennsylvania's future depends on the development of a highly skilled workforce able to compete in the global economy.

PAsmart strategically invests resources in education and training opportunities to support Pennsylvania's economic growth now and in the future.

PAsmart Grants

PAsmart grants support high-quality Career and Technical Education, STEM and computer science learning and professional development opportunities to communities across Pennsylvania, including within early learning centers, libraries, out-of-school time providers, career and technical centers, post-secondary institutions, and K-12 schools. The department awarded over 500 PAsmart grants since the 2018-19 school year.

Grant Application Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to issue this request for applications to fund programs that address the large gaps in CS and STEM career and technical education offerings and expand access to historically underserved students of all ages.

Applicants may apply for funds in one of two tiers of grants, each with its own purpose and target audience: PAsmart Career and Technical Education Planning Grants and PAsmart Career and Technical Education Innovation Grants

PAsmart Career and Technical Education Innovation Grants

These grants are high-level comprehensive grants meant to facilitate regional approaches to systemslevel change, in alignment with the grant notice priorities, principles, goals, and the career clusters noted in Section III.

Innovation grants are designed to support broad, cross-sector partnerships that are using the ecosystem and networked approaches to establish integrated or stand-alone CS or STEM career and technical education offerings and are meant to accelerate efforts such as, but not limited to:

  • Expanding access to CS or STEM career and technical education (especially for historically underserved students, adult learners, and communities) through learning experiences that promote career-connected learning, advanced standing, dual credit enrollment, industry credentials, integrated education and training, work-based learning, internships, pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, satellite career and technical education sites, out-of-school time experiences; and
  • Expanding the number of CS and STEM certified or highly qualified career and technical education educators.
Computer Science & Engineering Vocational & Trade Education Educational Access & Equity +1 more

PAsmart Career and Technical Education Planning Grants

Pennsylvania Department of Education
State/Local Government
Pennsylvania
Up to US $100,000

Pennsylvania Department of Education 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.

PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania.

PAsmart

PAsmart is an initiative with the goal to expand inclusion in Career and Technical Education, STEM and computer science teaching, learning and talent development, to help ensure students across Pennsylvania have the skills to meet the economic needs of the dynamic Pennsylvania economy.

Pennsylvania's future depends on the development of a highly skilled workforce able to compete in the global economy.

PAsmart strategically invests resources in education and training opportunities to support Pennsylvania's economic growth now and in the future.

PAsmart Grants

PAsmart grants support high-quality Career and Technical Education, STEM and computer science learning and professional development opportunities to communities across Pennsylvania, including within early learning centers, libraries, out-of-school time providers, career and technical centers, post-secondary institutions, and K-12 schools. The department awarded over 500 PAsmart grants since the 2018-19 school year.

Grant Application Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is pleased to issue this request for applications to fund programs that address the large gaps in CS and STEM career and technical education offerings and expand access to historically underserved students of all ages.

Applicants may apply for funds in one of two tiers of grants, each with its own purpose and target audience: PAsmart Career and Technical Education Planning Grants and PAsmart Career and Technical Education Innovation Grants

PAsmart Career and Technical Education Planning Grants

These grants are entry-level grants intended to support communities with plans for designing and testing an integrated career and technical education and workforce training systems in alignment with the grant notice priorities, principles, goals, and the career clusters noted in Section III.

PAsmart Career and Technical Education Planning grants are designed to support broad, cross-sector partnerships that use collective impact (ecosystem) approaches to establish integrated or stand-alone CS and STEM career and technical education offerings and are meant to accelerate efforts such as, but not limited to:

  • Expanding access to CS and STEM career and technical education (especially for historically underserved students, adult learners and communities) through the design of learning experiences that lead to dual credit enrollment, industry recognized credentials, work-based learning, internships, pre-apprenticeships, registered apprenticeships, satellite career and technical education sites, out-of-school time experiences, skills bootcamps; and
  • Expanding the number of CS and STEM career and technical education certified or highly qualified educators.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

PLTW Biomedical Science - Program Expansion - In Partnership With: Regeneron

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Cheatham County, Tennessee, Davidson County, Tennessee +8 more
US $10,000

About PLTW Biomedical SciencePLTW Biomedical Science students have experience with state-of-the-art tools and techniques that are used by professionals in hospitals and labs every day.Through this partnership, Regeneron is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW Biomedical Science programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.Program Requirements:

  • Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Biomedical Science program.
    • Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Biomedical Science course not previously offered,
    • and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Biomedical Science courses previously offered,
    • and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Biomedical Science courses for the 2027-2028 academic year. 

    Grant Distribution Schedule:

    • Total Award: $10,000
      • 2027-2028: $10,000

    Biomedical informatics STEM / STEAM Education Teacher Development & Training

    PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Lockheed Martin)

    Project Lead the Way inc.
    Private
    United States
    US $10,000

    About PLTW Computer SciencePLTW Computer Science students are technology trailblazers who are empowered through transportable skills and prepared to start their career, whether that is in computer science or not.

    Lockheed Martin has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in adding PLTW.Since 2007, Lockheed Martin has partnered with PLTW to address the nation's critical need for future engineers, computer scientists, and math- and science-trained professionals, and to equip all students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Lockheed Martin supports PLTW programs in school districts across the nation and has contributed to the development of PLTW's middle school and high school courses focused on aerospace engineering and flight. Since the first school district partnership in 2014, over 855 PLTW programs have been implemented and more than 145,328 students have gained access to PLTW.Program Requirements:

    • Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Computer Science course in the 2027-2028 academic year.
    • Grantee may implement any PLTW Computer Science course of their choosing

    Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

    • Total Award: $10,000
      • 2027-2028: $10,000

    Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

    PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Lockheed Martin)

    Project Lead the Way inc.
    Private
    United States
    US $10,000

    About PLTW Computer SciencePLTW Computer Science students are technology trailblazers who are empowered through transportable skills and prepared to start their career, whether that is in computer science or not.

    Lockheed Martin has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in adding PLTW.

    Since 2007, Lockheed Martin has partnered with PLTW to address the nation's critical need for future engineers, computer scientists, and math- and science-trained professionals, and to equip all students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Lockheed Martin supports PLTW programs in school districts across the nation and has contributed to the development of PLTW's middle school and high school courses focused on aerospace engineering and flight. Since the first school district partnership in 2014, over 855 PLTW programs have been implemented and more than 145,328 students have gained access to PLTW.Program Requirements:

    • Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Computer Science program.
      • Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Computer Science course not previously offered,
      • and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Computer Science courses previously offered,
      • and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Computer Science courses for the 2027-2028 academic year. 

      Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

      • Total Award: $10,000
        • 2027-2028: $10,000
      Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

      PLTW Engineering - New Program (Lockheed Martin)

      Project Lead the Way inc.
      Private
      United States
      US $10,000

      About PLTW EngineeringPLTW Engineering students adopt a problem-solving mindset, are engaged in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers, and are prepared with skills to step into any career path they take. Lockheed Martin has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in adding PLTW.Since 2007, Lockheed Martin has partnered with PLTW to address the nation's critical need for future engineers, computer scientists, and math- and science-trained professionals, and to equip all students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Lockheed Martin supports PLTW programs in school districts across the nation and has contributed to the development of PLTW's middle school and high school courses focused on aerospace engineering and flight. Since the first school district partnership in 2014, over 855 PLTW programs have been implemented and more than 145,328 students have gained access to PLTW.Program Requirements:Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the 2027-2028 academic year. Grantee may implement any PLTW Engineering course of their choosing. Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

      • Total Award: $10,000
        • 2027-2028: $10,000
      Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

      PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Lockheed Martin)

      Project Lead the Way inc.
      Private
      United States
      US $10,000

      About PLTW EngineeringPLTW Engineering students adopt a problem-solving mindset, are engaged in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers, and are prepared with skills to step into any career path they take. Lockheed Martin has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in adding PLTW. Since 2007, Lockheed Martin has partnered with PLTW to address the nation's critical need for future engineers, computer scientists, and math- and science-trained professionals, and to equip all students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Lockheed Martin supports PLTW programs in school districts across the nation and has contributed to the development of PLTW's middle school and high school courses focused on aerospace engineering and flight. Since the first school district partnership in 2014, over 855 PLTW programs have been implemented and more than 145,328 students have gained access to PLTW.Program Requirements:Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Engineering program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Engineering course not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Engineering courses previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Engineering courses for the 2027-2028 academic year. Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:

      • Total Award: $10,000
        • 2027-2028: $10,000
      STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

      PLTW Gateway - New Program (In Partnership With: Caterpillar Foundation)

      Project Lead the Way inc.
      Private
      Adams County, Pennsylvania, Anoka County, Minnesota +100 more
      Up to US $20,000

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      Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

      STEM and CTE Grants for Your School

      PLTW provides STEM and CTE-aligned curriculum grants for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools to implement or expand PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Biomedical Science STEM programs.

      We work with companies and foundations across the U.S. to make these grants possible.

      PLTW Gateway

      Caterpillar Foundation understands the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources and services they need to thrive in our changing world. Investments in workforce readiness and STEM aim to create human infrastructure through an empowered, prepared and skilled workforce. 

      Caterpillar Foundation has worked with PLTW to expand access to STEM education. Through this collaboration, Caterpillar Foundation is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

      PLTW Gateway

      New Program

      Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation Educational Access & Equity +1 more

      PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (In Partnership with Caterpillar Foundation)

      Project Lead the Way inc.
      Private
      Adams County, Pennsylvania, Anoka County, Minnesota +100 more
      US $10,000

      Our Mission

      Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

      STEM and CTE Grants for Your School

      PLTW provides STEM and CTE-aligned curriculum grants for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools to implement or expand PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Biomedical Science STEM programs.

      We work with companies and foundations across the U.S. to make these grants possible.

      PLTW Gateway

      Caterpillar Foundation understands the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources and services they need to thrive in our changing world. Investments in workforce readiness and STEM aim to create human infrastructure through an empowered, prepared and skilled workforce. 

      Caterpillar Foundation has worked with PLTW to expand access to STEM education. Through this collaboration, Caterpillar Foundation is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

      PLTW Gateway

      Program Expansion

      Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation Educational Access & Equity +1 more

      PLTW Launch - New Program (In Partnership With: Caterpillar Foundation)

      Project Lead the Way inc.
      Private
      Adams County, Pennsylvania, Anoka County, Minnesota +100 more
      Up to US $10,000

      Our Mission

      Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

      STEM and CTE Grants for Your School

      PLTW provides STEM and CTE-aligned curriculum grants for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools to implement or expand PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Biomedical Science STEM programs.

      We work with companies and foundations across the U.S. to make these grants possible.

      PLTW Launch

      Caterpillar Foundation understands the importance of equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources and services they need to thrive in our changing world. Investments in workforce readiness and STEM aim to create human infrastructure through an empowered, prepared and skilled workforce. 

      Caterpillar Foundation has worked with PLTW to expand access to STEM education. Through this collaboration, Caterpillar Foundation is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

      : PLTW Launch

      : New Program

      Educational Access & Equity Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation +1 more

      Grants for Science Teachers Highlights

      Grants for science teachers provide funding to enhance classroom resources, develop innovative curricula, and support professional development. The following grants help educators inspire students and foster a passion for scientific learning.


      Search Instrumentl's Science Teachers Grants Database


      Discover 283 funding opportunities for science teachers, with $63.1M available. Instrumentl offers educators access to grant opportunities, deadline tracking, and funding insights to enhance STEM instruction and inspire the next generation of learners.

      Last updated: November 2, 2026. Next update: December 6, 2026.

      Grant Insights : Grants for Science Teachers

      Grant Availability

      How common are grants in this category?

      Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

      300+ Grants for Science Teachers grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

      89 Grants for Science Teachers over $25K in average grant size

      68 Grants for Science Teachers over $50K in average grant size

      41 Grants for Science Teachers supporting general operating expenses

      200+ Grants for Science Teachers supporting programs / projects

      900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

      1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Environment

      Grant Deadline Distribution

      Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Science Teachers?

      Most grants are due in the first quarter.

      Q1
      28.4%
      Q2
      26.0%
      Q3
      20.9%
      Q4
      24.7%

      Typical Funding Amounts

      What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Science Teachers?

      Grants are most commonly $13,500.

      $250 $250 Min.
      $13,500 $13.5 K Median
      $330,109 $330.1 K Average
      $25,000,000 $25 M Max.

      Frequently asked questions

      Grants for science teachers are available to K-12 science teachers, STEM education nonprofits, school districts, and science-focused learning initiatives. Funders aim to help teachers foster a passion for scientific learning. These grants support a variety of initiatives, such as enhancing classroom resources, developing innovative curricula, and supporting professional development.

      Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for science teachers, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 28.4% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q3, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.

      Grants for science teachers support professional development, classroom technology, STEM curriculum development, and student engagement in scientific inquiry. Funders seek to strengthen science literacy through these grants, help educators inspire students, and foster a passion for scientific learning.

      On average, grants for science teachers provide funding between $250 and $25,000,000, with typical awards falling around $13,500 (median) and $330,109 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

      There are $221.3 million in grants available for science teachers, funded by federal agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF), private organizations such as the McGraw Foundation, and corporations like Boeing.

      Science teachers and organizations applying for grants should highlight the following:

      • Alignment with STEM priorities –
      • Include examples of how their educational goals align with the advancement of national STEM education priorities
      • Learning strategies –
      • Demonstrate hands-on learning strategies and discuss how funding will move the needle forward
      • Measurable outcomes – Outline measurable and data-driven student engagement outcomes

      Want to improve your grant prospecting strategy? Master the process with our detailed guide to grant prospect research.

      Instrumentl helps science teachers identify and apply for funding by curating best-fit grants, tracking deadlines, and offering funder insights. Learn more about Instrumentl’s features on our product overview page.