Best Grants for Science Teachers in Washington

Washington 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, youth, and families with STEM or environmental education programs may be eligible for this funding to enhance learning opportunities in schools and community settings. Grants from Korum for Kids Foundation also support arts, sports, social services, and mental health initiatives primarily benefiting South Puget Sound residents.

Washington public schools offering environmental or STEAM-focused outdoor learning in Washington can apply for $10,000 - $175,000 to develop outdoor educational experiences for students. Grants from Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office support experiential outdoor education, field studies, habitat restoration, and related leadership or career-connected learning that help youth thrive academically and personally.

Students in Washington pursuing health-related college majors can receive scholarship support for higher education through the Robanna Fund, part of Hawai'i Community Foundation. With a mission to create a better Hawai‘i, the fund assists financially needy residents of Hawai‘i studying medicine or other health fields at accredited colleges in Hawai‘i or on the U.S. mainland.

BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations in Washington offering youth education, culture, or athletics programs for ages 6–18 can access funding from Charlotte Martin Foundation for general operating support and program costs. Science teachers and STEM/STEAM programs based in the Western states region, including Washington, may be eligible when projects are run through qualifying nonprofits.

Local clean air agencies and eligible Ecology regional offices in Washington can apply for the Department of Ecology’s Local Partner Core Operations Grants to support air quality programs. Funding can cover enforcement, permitting, monitoring, public education, planning, technical assistance, and administration, and may benefit environmental education efforts connected to science teaching and STEM-focused initiatives.

Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering environmental education can access funding through Snoqualmie Tribal Organization to increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues, including climate change. Science teachers partnering with eligible nonprofits in Washington may benefit from this program, which offers awards up to US $50,000 for educational initiatives.

Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribes in Washington can fund recreational trail safety and environmental education projects with this program, which offers up to US $10,000 for backcountry trail-related education. Grants from Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office may benefit science teachers involved in outdoor, nature-based learning and environmental education initiatives.

Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies working on STEM education, workforce development, sustainability, or thriving communities can access funding through Marathon Petroleum for community investment projects. Grants support initiatives like vocational and technical training, environmental conservation, youth development, disaster preparedness, and basic needs, with preference for communities where the company has a significant operational presence.

Middle schools in Washington and other U.S. states that are public, private, or charter and new to PLTW Gateway can receive US $9,100 in in-kind support to launch the program. Focused on STEM education, Project Lead The Way covers Gateway participation fees and six teacher Core Training registrations, benefiting science and engineering teachers.

Washington programs serving youth through outdoor education, environmental learning, or recreation can access funding through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, with awards from US $5,000 - US $150,000. Community-based and school-based programs, nonprofits, tribes, and public agencies may be eligible to support hands-on, nature-focused activities that can complement science teaching and STEM learning.

Washington students pursuing high-demand STEM or health care bachelor’s degrees can receive scholarship support covering tuition and related costs in Washington. Washington State Opportunity Foundation supports STEM / STEAM education through the WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship, offering up to US $22,500 plus mentorship and career-launching services at eligible public or private colleges and universities.

Washington public, private, and charter schools adding PLTW Biomedical Science for the first time can access funding through Project Lead the Way to cover participation and teacher training costs. This three-year, rolling grant offers up to US $14,000 to launch and expand PLTW Biomedical Science courses serving students through 2028-2029.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington that expand STEM/STEAM education and public understanding of science can apply for Society for Science’s STEM Action Grants, with awards up to US $5,000. U.S.-based groups serving at least 25 residents and increasing participation of underrepresented populations in STEM may benefit, including programs supporting science education for teachers’ students.

Science teachers and K–12 schools in Washington seeking hands-on STEM and environmental education resources can use this grant to launch a hydroponics program. Green Our Planet supports public, private, home, and charter schools with hydroponics units, NGSS-aligned curricula, teacher community access, and coaching to integrate hydroponic labs into classroom instruction.

Accredited charities running humanitarian, science education, community, environmental, or arts programs in Washington and worldwide can seek funding for innovative, sustainable projects. La Roche supports initiatives that engage its local affiliates and employees, especially in STEM and environmental education, social development, disaster response, and contemporary arts, with projects managed and implemented in the same country as the local office.

Nonprofit organizations in Pierce County, Washington can apply for Bamford Foundation grants up to US $15,000 to support STEM and environmental education, expanded learning, and related youth programs. Funding may cover general operations, program costs, capacity building, partnerships, or capital projects that improve quality of life and promote equity and community engagement.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited schools offering STEM or environmental education programs in Washington can seek funding for STEM education, sustainability, workforce development, and affordable housing projects. Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation prioritizes long-term partnerships that may include employee expertise and volunteer support in addition to direct grants.

High school seniors in Beaufort or Jasper Counties pursuing degrees in environmental science, marine biology, STEM, or education can seek scholarship support through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Focused on environmental and STEM education, this fund may benefit future science teachers and educators, including those interested in classroom or field-based science instruction.

Washington STEM and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding through H.B. Fuller Company Foundation’s STEM and Youth Leadership Grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $25,000 for sustained programming. Eligible organizations must align with STEM education or youth leadership development and operate near H.B. Fuller communities, which may include science education and classroom initiatives for disadvantaged students.

The Change Happens Foundation Grant focuses on supporting charitable initiatives aligned with environmental science, education, and human services. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the foundation prioritizes funding for organizations holding 501(c)(3) status, while advocating for innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. Grants aim to foster systemic change, empower underrepresented communities, and bridge gaps in access to nutrition and healthcare. The foundation operates nationally and internationally, seeking to create significant impact through strategic investments.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington offering STEM or environmental education, safety, workforce development, or community vitality programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000. Science education nonprofits serving communities on Union Pacific’s service list may benefit, especially those emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Stealth Biotherapeutics is dedicated to supporting innovative programs that enhance disease awareness and therapeutic management. Their charitable contributions focus on accredited institutions, promoting educational initiatives for health care providers and patient communities. Funding is prioritized for unique and cost-effective projects that align with their therapeutic interests, including rare genetic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and ophthalmic conditions. By fostering community awareness, they aim to make a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.

Better World Scholarship Fund

The scholarship encourages women to acquire a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field. The donor’s bachelor’s degree is in mathematics, followed 15 years later with a master’s degree in business administration. Her degree in mathematics provided opportunities for jobs in software development and application, medical research, technical documentation, organizational education and training, scientific research, and business. Her career was challenging, dynamic, encouraged creativity, never boring, offered schedule flexibility that allowed her to parent her four children, provided career choice independence, and was lucrative. Go STEM Girls!

Award Amount:

• Minimum $1,000

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.

Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship

This opportunity is provided to honor the life and legacy of Grace Wall Barreda.

The purpose of the Grace Wall Barreda Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing degrees full-time at an accredited institution in Public Health or Environmental Science/Studies.

This opportunity is a need-based award.

Nebraska Community Foundation

Nebraska Community Foundation was established in 1994 by a group of visionaries determined to empower communities throughout the state to grow and prosper. They believed that with the right tools and resources, people could build the hometowns of their dreams.

Through philanthropy, our team helps communities develop strong local economies, high quality of life, and abundant leadership and volunteer opportunities. We empower local leaders to identify community assets, invest in their own resources, and bring about their own positive change. 

BCAFF Scholarships

The Butler County Area Foundation Fund is offering three scholarships to graduating seniors who meet individual scholarship criteria. These scholarships are the Butler County Clinic Scholarship (medical field major); Charles O. & Grace M. Stoops Scholarship in Agricultural or Environmental Studies; and Butler County Area Foundation Fund Scholarship.

Charles O. & Grace M. Stoops Scholarship in Agricultural or Environmental Studies

• Funding for this scholarship through the Butler County Area Foundation Fund has been provided by a gift of Grace M. Stoops and the late Charles O. Stoops of Montecito, California. Scholarship funds are available for students whose major field of study is agricultural or environmental studies.

• Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded annually to resident graduates of David City High School, Aquinas High School, or East Butler High School. Additionally, a student who is a resident of Butler County who attends a school outside of Butler County, is also eligible. Each applicant may be an entering freshman or an upperclassman enrolled for post-secondary education at an accredited school of higher education in the general areas of agriculture or environmental studies.

• Each scholarship must be used at a post-secondary accredited school of higher education.

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school after the student has successfully completed the first semester.

Community Foundation of the North State

The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources.

We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving.

Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals.

REU Powering Redding’s Future Scholarship Fund

Redding Electric Utility (REU) is proud to offer students in the Redding community awards from the REU Powering Redding’s Future Scholarship, Program. The purpose of REU’s Program is to identify and support local students dreaming and planning to attend community college, a 4-year college/university, or technical school. The primary goals of REU’s Powering Redding’s Future program is to encourage Redding’s youth to consider a college/university or technical school education that may lead to career opportunities in the electric utility industry, preferably with REU. This program will award up to $50,000 in scholarships for local students each year.

All REU scholarships are offered to Redding residents.

The Sammy and Shirley Church Scholarship supports students from Ashe County, NC, including those graduating from the NC School of Science and Math. Eligible candidates must demonstrate academic excellence, physical vigor, and leadership in various activities. Financial need is considered but not the only criterion. Applications open on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Ensure to meet specific eligibility requirements set by the donor for successful application.