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Ruby A. Trivette Ruritan Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The Ruby A. Trivette Ruritan Scholarship, administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Ashe and Watauga counties in North Carolina. Eligible applicants must reside in Todd or be active members or children of active members of the Todd Ruritan Club. This scholarship opens for applications on December 16, 2025, and closes on March 3, 2026, providing crucial financial assistance for students pursuing higher education.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund provides financial support for North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university as full-time students. Eligible applicants are evaluated on leadership potential, community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 GPA and continuous enrollment. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

RAK Education Foundation Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The RAK Education Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Camden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, or Perquimans Counties who have earned a high school diploma or GED. This scholarship supports students pursuing degrees or certificates in Career and Technical Education fields such as trade education, computer science, business, health science, and more. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026, encouraging eligible students to apply.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Pinnix & Bailey Family Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
Orange County, North Carolina
More than US $1,000
The Pinnix & Bailey Family Scholarship, administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, offers financial support to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students classified as sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have intentions of pursuing a career in healthcare. This scholarship prioritizes minority students from North Carolina, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to Subway employees and their children who meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 500 work hours over the past year and a GPA of 2.0 in high school or 2.5 in college. Applications for this scholarship will be open from December 16, 2025, to March 3, 2026. It is part of a broader initiative by the North Carolina Community Foundation to support students pursuing education at various institutions.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

NC Hunter and Jumper Association’s Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The NC Hunter and Jumper Association’s Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment supports individuals pursuing higher education who have engaged in equestrian activities. Open to undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students, the scholarship aims to assist those attending various educational institutions in the United States. Applications for NCCF scholarships will be accepted from December 16, 2025, to March 3, 2026. Be sure to check specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
North Carolina
More than US $1,000
The NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship supports North Carolina high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Eligible applicants should have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 and SAT scores ranging from 900 to 1050. The selection committee considers academic performance, community service, integrity, and leadership potential. Applications will be accepted from December 16, 2025, to March 3, 2026, providing a valuable opportunity for future educators to advance their studies.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
North Carolina
More than US $1,000
The Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment supports students in nursing programs in North Carolina, emphasizing Judy's commitment to education and community health. The scholarship prioritizes residents of Macon County and considers financial need. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students attending accredited institutions across the state. This scholarship honors Judy's legacy of compassion and dedication to nursing.
Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs STEM / STEAM Education +2 more

Junior Board of Rock Island Grants

Moline Regional Community Foundation
Private
Rock Island County, Illinois
Unspecified amount

About Moline Regional Community Foundation

Founded in 1953, MRCF partners with generous individuals who genuinely care about our community by establishing any number of grantmaking funds, including donor-advised, nonprofit endowments, scholarships, field-of-interest, and donor-designated funds. Serving a six-county region, including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Henderson, and McDonough Counties in Illinois, and Scott County in Iowa, MRCF helps donors put their Giving Into Action!

“MRCF is honored to partner with Junior Board of Rock Island as they continue their organizational legacy of generously supporting our community.” Paul Plagenz – President/CEO

About The Junior Board of Rock Island

Junior Board began in 1935. For more than 90 years, members of the organization have donated their time, efforts and personal funds to make the nonprofit organization succeed. We are women joined in friendship, working together to support children in our community, JBRI allocates funds to over 40 non-profit organizations in our community, helping to ensure children have what they need to live a healthy and successful life.

Grants: Request For Funding 

Donation Request Guidelines

The Junior Board of Rock Island has set forth guidelines for community donations in an attempt to concentrate on areas of need of Children within our community (the greater Quad City Area). Donation requests should fall within the following areas of interest:

  • Children at Risk
  • Children and Literacy
  • Poverty and Hunger - Children
  • Environment - Children
  • Education/School Events
  • Anti-Violence/Community Safety - Children

Literacy Food Access & Hunger Poverty Alleviation & Services +6 more

Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The Joyce Price Johnson’s Samaritan Fund provides scholarships for young people in North Carolina who are exiting foster care or facing poverty. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduates, and adult re-entry students attending various accredited institutions. Applications for NCCF scholarships open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Preference is given to applicants from Wayne County and adjacent areas, ensuring support for those with exceptional financial need.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000
The JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship supports students enrolled in North Carolina technical or occupational schools focused on electrical systems technologies. Eligible candidates include undergraduates, graduates, and apprentices who demonstrate financial need and strong academic performance. The scholarship application requires careful attention to specific donor-defined eligibility criteria. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026, with preference given to those pursuing a two-year associate’s degree.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Grayce Wills MacDonald and Ivan A. MacDonald Endowment

North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

Scholarships

We partner with donors to administer scholarships for students across the state. Most NCCF scholarships open for applications on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

Undergraduates, graduates, medical and professional school students and adult re-entry students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs and graduate, medical or professional schools in the United States are eligible for scholarships offered at NCCF.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements defined by the donor when the scholarship was established. Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully as directed through the universal application and address those elements as needed in your application.

Grayce Wills MacDonald and Ivan A. MacDonald Endowment

Shall support students who attended high school in Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood, Buncombe, and Henderson counties, and who are pursuing a college or post-graduate level degree in the field of nutrition with emphasis on the study of natural foods and the vegetarian lifestyle. Scholarships may be based on both need and merit.

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

Evergreen STEM Scholarship

Northern New York Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $3,000

Scholarship Overview

Since 1980, the Northern New York Community Foundation has awarded more than $28 million in scholarships to students from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

Evergreen STEM Scholarship

The Evergreen STEM Scholarship is a $3,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study. Scholarship award decisions will be made in the summer 2026. Scholarship award checks are not presented until summer 2027 as students head to college.

STEM / STEAM Education Engineering Mathematics +2 more

Javier Niño Memorial Scholarship Fund

Austin Community Foundation
Private
Austin County, Texas
US $1,000

Javier Niño Memorial Scholarship Fund

Pursuing a STEM degree at a 4 year college. Must be a Breakthrough Central Texas student.

Awards

  • (1) $1,000.00
Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

SHPE Austin Scholarship Fund

Austin Community Foundation
Private
Austin County, Texas
US $1,000

SHPE Austin Scholarship Fund

Intend to pursue or currently pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, and intend on being a fulltime student for the upcoming academic year.

Awards

  • (7) $1,000.00
Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
South Dakota
Unspecified amount

Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship

In 1972, Esther Edie brought together several small environmental protection groups from around the state to form the South Dakota Resources Coalition (SDRC). SDRC’s mission was to preserve and enhance our environment, protect our natural resources, and encourage citizens and businesses to adopt sound environmental practices. In its 40-year existence, SDRC fulfilled its mission through education, legislative advocacy, and litigation. Esther Edie was an effective leader in SDRC’s many projects until she died in 2006.

To provide financial support to students attending a college or university in South Dakota, who is pursuing a career in one of the following areas: Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Law.

Education - Higher Education Environmental Education Chemistry +3 more

School Garden Grant

State of Nevada Department of Education
State/Local Government
Nevada
Up to US $200,000

About the Department

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Nevada's capital, Carson City, and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State with mission of improving student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Executive Team, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.

School Garden Grant

Overview of the School Garden Grant Program

Senate Bill (SB) 104, passed during the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session (2025), appropriates funds to the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) for allocation to nonprofit organizations to implement school garden programs in public schools. The purpose of this funding is to support the creation and maintenance of school gardens, including hydroponic systems, as part of a comprehensive K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum. These gardens are intended to promote project-based learning, healthy eating, and community involvement in Nevada’s unique desert environment.

Programs funded through this grant must meet the specific criteria outlined in SB 104 and align with Nevada’s academic standards in science, with curriculum tailored to grade levels and the desert climate.

Education - K through 12 Academic Success & Enrichment STEM / STEAM Education +1 more

K-3 STEM and ELA Integration Pilot Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

State of Nevada Department of Education
State/Local Government
Nevada
Up to US $2,000,000

About the Department

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Nevada's capital, Carson City, and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State with mission of improving student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Executive Team, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.

K-3 STEM and ELA Integration Pilot Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

Goals and Priorities

The Nevada Department of Education is committed to expanding high-quality educational opportunities that ensure all students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. The K-3 STEM and ELA Integration Pilot Program, established under SB 460 (2025) pursuant to Section 33.93, reflects this commitment by integrating STEM into foundational English language arts instruction through the implementation of highquality curricula, evidence-based teaching strategies, and educational innovation.

By utilizing scientifically based reading research and STEM-based texts, this initiative strengthens explicit, phonics-based instruction while pioneering new instructional models that bridge literacy and STEM concepts to prepare early learners for academic success. The results of this pilot will be used by the State Board to determine whether the statewide model curriculum for English language arts should be revised to include this integrated approach.

In determining whether to approve an application for a grant, the Department shall consider:

  • The quality of the proposed curricula for a program that integrates texts related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics into instruction in literacy in kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3 that uses scientifically based reading research;
  • The proposed instructional strategies; and
  • The extent to which the approach to instruction is innovative.
STEM / STEAM Education Literacy Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program

United Negro College Fund Inc
Private
Bamberg County, South Carolina, Davidson County, Tennessee +30 more
Up to US $5,000

Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program

A need-based scholarship for students attending UNCF member institutions with preference given to students majoring in STEM.

Individual Award

  • Up to $5,000
Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

UNCF STEM Scholars Program

United Negro College Fund Inc
Private
United States
Up to US $25,000

UNCF STEM Scholars Program

The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields, awarding 75 scholarships. The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions.

Individual Award

  • Maximum total up to $25,000, please see Program Benefits below.
Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,350

NCCF awards more than $530,000 in scholarships a year. Scholarships and awards are made possible by NCCF Funds, established by generous individuals and families. 

Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award Average:

  • $1350

Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's 20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.

Education - Higher Education Environmental Education

Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland

The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private
Cook County, Illinois
US $2,500 - US $50,000

The Lumpkin Family Foundation

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is a private, family foundation created in 1953 from the estate of Besse A. Lumpkin of Mattoon, Illinois.

We are a multi-generational organization whose programs reflect the collective aspirations of a diverse family living in communities across the country. We make grants and conduct programs that support people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and beyond. After 70 years, members of the Lumpkin family continue to support the Foundation’s work, serving alongside members of the larger community on committees and the Board of Trustees.

Our Geographic Focus

Our grantmaking is deeply rooted in East Central Illinois, the original service area of Illinois Consolidated Telephone (ICTC), the company founded by the Lumpkin family in 1894. We also support organizations in Chicago and national organizations whose efforts align with our core focus on promoting health and wellness through sustainable food systems, mental health initiatives, and regenerative agriculture.

Land, Health, Community - Chicago Program

Grant Overview

The Land, Health, Community-Chicago (LHC-C) program has recently expanded its focus areas to reflect our commitment, as a Foundation, to supporting holistically healthy communities in the Chicagoland area. We believe that a community’s health is rooted in its ability to access and obtain life sustaining resources for all its residents without undue burden, systemic barriers, and inequitable opportunity. The Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program has one grant cycle in the fall.

Program Focus

We look to fund projects and organizations that support the following:

  • Our communities are physically active, values healthy eating, and prioritizes overall wellbeing.
  • All communities can thrive. Communities that have faced and continue to face inequitable and unjust policies, laws and practices will be equipped with the resources needed to realize their full potential.

Funding Priorities

  • Opportunities for children in/out of school to engage physically with and to learn about the natural world, to eat well, and to care for the planet.
  •  A community and/or multigenerational approach to addressing the mental health and wellness of youth.
  • Efforts to increase access to healthy and sustainably produced food.
  • Grassroots and community led initiatives centered on the pursuit of food justice.
Food Security Nutrition & Healthy Eating Wellness & Healthy Living +6 more

Nancy R. Smith Environmental Studies Scholarship

Beckley Area Foundation
Private
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Unspecified amount
The Nancy R. Smith Environmental Studies Scholarship, offered by the Beckley Area Foundation, provides financial assistance to students from southern West Virginia pursuing degrees in environmental studies. This merit- and need-based scholarship prioritizes applicants from Raleigh County and supports those studying fields related to environmental preservation. It is renewable for recipients who maintain academic standards, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to fostering education and sustainable community development in the region.
Education - Higher Education Environmental Education Career / College Preparation +1 more

Gaskins Environmental Scholarship

Community Foundation of South Georgia
Private
Appling County, Georgia, Bleckley County, Georgia +14 more
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

Founded in 1996, the Community Foundation of South Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making South Georgia a better place to live through effective philanthropy. We help individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and businesses establish and manage charitable funds that carry out their philanthropic interests. Serving a geographic area of 35 counties in South Georgia, we facilitate our donors’ charitable plans and goals by creating custom designed funds that meet their specific interests and ensure solid financial management and administration for each fund. 

Gaskins Environmental Scholarship

For graduating seniors from a high school located in South Georgia or college students who are currently enrolled in a college or university located in South Georgia and have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college.

High School student applicants must intend on majoring in Environmental Science. College student applicants must already be enrolled as an Environmental Science major. Environmental Science majors include but are not limited to Biology, Forestry, Wildlife or Botany. 

Awards are based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service and Financial Need.

Environmental Education Biology Forestry +2 more

Bob Zylstra STEM Scholarship

Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $5,000
The Bob Zylstra STEM Scholarship, offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports undergraduate students who identify as female or as students of color from West Michigan. This scholarship aims to empower students pursuing STEM majors by removing barriers to education and fostering diversity in these fields. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to help students achieve their academic and career aspirations.
Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence Educational Access & Equity +3 more

Dr. Richard Woltersom STEM Scholarship

Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000 - US $5,000

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Connecting people, passion and resources

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

Our Mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people.

We envision a magnetic and interconnected West Michigan community.

Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Sustainability and Bold Aspirations

Give and Receive Openly, Build Trust with Each Other, Create Brave and Safe Space, Embrace Vulnerability, Accountability

Our North Star

For West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.

Opportunities for students

Apply for scholarships to support your ambitions

Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports hundreds of students on their college or career training journeys. We are excited to remove barriers to academic success so that students like you can pursue what you're passionate about.

Scholarship Fund Details

Support for West Michigan Students

Attending college or trade school increases opportunity and opens doors to careers. Donor partners who establish a scholarship fund give students a boost on their path to higher education. Students who complete the general scholarship application are considered for these scholarships.

Open to full time, third-year or higher undergraduate students who are 2+ year residents of Kent County enrolled in a STEM major.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence Educational Access & Equity +1 more

Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship

Community Foundation Of New Jersey
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of New Jersey

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 communities. We leverage $1.17 billion in assets and 1,200 funds to help our partners think boldly and creatively about ways to give.

Scholarship Fund Overview

Beyond a shared commitment to educational opportunity, families establish scholarship funds with a variety of goals and purposes in mind. They may offer traditional scholarships or customize fund awards for alternative scholarships.

Currently, CFNJ administers more than 135 scholarship funds. Our scholarship opportunities run the gamut, from those exclusive to a local high school or geographic region to those supporting specific majors or career pursuits. Last year, we awarded over $2 million in scholarship assistance to 271 scholars.

Applicants may be evaluated on academic performance; extracurricular activities; community involvement; paid or unpaid work; and a statement of their personal aspirations, educational goals, and demonstrated unmet financial need in our scholarship review process.

Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a college-bound, Black/African-American graduating high school senior from the greater Newark area or Paterson who has pursued a rigorous course of study (with particular emphasis on math and science courses). Applicants will show evidence of readiness for and a commitment to pursue a STEM major. Students will be evaluated on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), and unmet financial need.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

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.