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Success Fund for MPS Enrichment Scholarship

Marshall Community Foundation
Private
Calhoun County, Michigan
Up to US $500

Marshall Community Foundation

The Marshall Community Foundation is a partnership of endowed funds established by individuals and organizations. A Board of Trustees, comprised of local community leaders, invest the pooled endowments. Income generated is then available for grants that address charitable needs in our community. Staff and trained volunteers monitor the grants to ensure fulfillment of the grant agreements.

The full circle of philanthropy is poetry in motion. The Foundation receives your gifts, grants to local non-profits, who in turn, give back by providing services to the community. Truly, the Foundation is all about improving the quality of life and making this a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Success Fund for MPS Enrichment Scholarship

The Success Fund for Marshall Public Schools Scholarship was established for Marshall Public Schools students seeking assistance with non-school related programs and experiences, such as but not limited to arts and STEM camps and educational travel opportunities.

The awarded scholarship amount for students varies depending upon the scholarship money available along with the number of qualifying applicants. Scholarships awarded do not exceed $500.00 per recipient and are directed to the enrichment program, not individuals.

Academic Scholarship Programs STEM / STEAM Education Adventure Travel & Expeditions +1 more

Charles W. and Cheryl A. Groesbeck Scholarship

Marshall Community Foundation
Private
Clinton County, Michigan, Gratiot County, Michigan +1 more
Unspecified amount
The Charles W. and Cheryl A. Groesbeck Scholarship, offered by the Marshall Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to female graduating seniors or alumni from Calhoun County and Olivet High Schools who pursue college degrees in math, sciences, or food science. Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time at a college, preferably Alma College or Michigan State University, and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs STEM / STEAM Education

Dr. Linda Mayhew STEM Scholarship

Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Private
Kentucky
Unspecified amount

Central Kentucky Community Foundation

Established in 1960 as North Central Education Foundation, Central Kentucky Community Foundation is one of more than 780 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the Lincoln Trail Region, offering our donors and partners a variety of ways to touch our community through philanthropic giving.

Dr. Linda Mayhew STEM Scholarship

The applicant must be a graduating senior in high school.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

RADM (ret.) Jeffrey A. & Linda J. Cook Scholarship

United Negro College Fund Inc
Private
United States
Up to US $4,250

Our Impact

UNCF was founded in 1944 to help more African American students attend and graduate from college.

Since then, we've helped to more than double the number of minorities attending college.

For Students

UNCF is more than just scholarships. We’re the nation’s leading minority education organization and our goal is to help you get to and through college.

Our support takes many different forms. From merit scholarships to financial assistance, on-campus assistance to professional development, emergency financial aid to community support, UNCF is committed to getting more students like you to and through college.

2026-2027 The RADM (ret.) Jeffrey A. & Linda J. Cook Scholarship

The RADM (ret.) Jeffrey A. & Linda J. Cook Scholarship is a need-based, recurring scholarship for active-duty, retired U.S. military veterans, or their dependents who are enrolled full time and pursuing undergraduate STEM degrees at an accredited HBCU. Recipients will receive a renewable award of up to $4,250 to support them in obtaining their undergraduate degree.

This scholarship is in honor of CPO Arthur A. Cook and Capt. Delbert E. Colwell, the fathers of the Grantors who served honorably during WWII.

Education - Higher Education Military & Veterans Services Educational Access & Equity +2 more

Mildred Rowlett Scholarship

Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Mildred Rowlett Scholarship, offered by the Central Kentucky Community Foundation, supports Hart County graduating seniors in their pursuit of higher education. To qualify, applicants must rank in the top 15% of their class and aim for a degree in mathematics or a related field. This scholarship exemplifies the foundation's commitment to enhancing community life through educational opportunities.
Education - Higher Education Mathematics STEM / STEAM Education

Marshfield Utilities Scholarship

Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Marshfield Utilities Scholarship, offered by the Marshfield Area Community Foundation, aims to support local students who are customers of Marshfield Utilities. This scholarship is specifically for those pursuing studies in engineering, natural sciences, or vocational fields. Preference is given to full-time university students, reinforcing the Foundation's mission of enhancing education and community well-being in the Marshfield area.
Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity Engineering +2 more

Sophia Smrz Memorial Scholarship

Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc.
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Marshfield Area Community Foundation, Inc. is a public, 501-C-3 charity. There are 30 community foundations in Wisconsin and more than 750 in the nation. The purpose of all community foundations is to accumulate charitable dollars that impact a specific geographic region in areas such as education, the arts, economic development, recreation, environmental protection, health care, and social services. They may be relatively small, as we are (assets of $14 million), or very large, as is the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (assets over $400 million).

Most people are familiar with private foundations, established by individuals, families, or corporations. Typically, in order to establish a private foundation, one has to have considerable wealth. You could say Community Foundations are much more democratic. We are, in a sense, an umbrella foundation containing many small foundations. We call those small foundations “funds.”

Marshfield Area Community Foundation Scholarships

The mission of the Marshfield Area Community Foundation is “Connecting people who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in the Marshfield area”. Education is a valuable tool and a cause that matters to all of us. Through assisting students with financial support to receive an education, not only do students and the families of those students benefit, but also our community benefits, which further allows us to achieve our mission of enriching the quality of life in the Marshfield area.

Sophia Smrz Memorial Scholarship (2025)

Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity Science +3 more

Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Fayette County
Private
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
US $500

About Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC)

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and daily operations are managed by a small, professional staff. The foundation benefits Fayette County through personalized donor services and serves as a supportive community leader, grantmaker, and scholarship provider.

What is a Community Foundation?

Community foundations are grantmaking public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities.About the Grant

The Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund is accepting grant requests to enhance STEM teaching and learning at the Uniontown Area School District’s middle schools or high school.An award in the amount of $500 is intended to support teacher or student activities or the purchase of classroom materials.

STEM / STEAM Education

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarship

South Florida Forensic Engineering
Private
United States
US $1,000

South Florida Forensic Engineering 

South Florida Forensic Engineering was founded to provide specific building inspection services, inherent to the unique South Florida location. Our broad-ranging experience and innovative building science research enable us to maintain expert status on the forefront of the modern field of Forensic Engineering. The applications include storm damage assessments, complex plumbing leaks, property dispute resolution, site turnover studies, and building certifications.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarship

We offer one annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) scholarship.

Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education Vocational & Trade Education

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

Perkins Innovative Grants: Innovation in Career Exploration

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $50,000

About Oklahoma CareerTech

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 Adult Education and Family Literacy service providers.

Perkins Innovative Grants

Things to know:

  • All grants will be on a two-year award cycle (except CTE New Program Grant) to match the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment timeline. To be eligible for awards, recipients will be required to complete and submit their Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
  • Grant recipients will have to show progress towards goal completion by the end of the first year of funding to receive 2nd year funding. These Benchmarks will be developed in collaboration with the Program area innovative grant leads and the recipients.
  • Districts can apply for multiple grants. 

There are 8 Innovative Grants that all eligible recipients can apply for: 1) Career Development and Programs of Study; 2) Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships; 3) Supporting CTE Special Populations; 4) High Growth and Emerging Technologies; 5) Innovation in Career Exploration; 6) Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work & Other; 7) CTE New Program; 8) Improving Academic Proficiency

Innovation in Career Exploration

Oklahoma Career and Technology Education supports innovative school improvement efforts to develop middle school STEM exploration programs that lead to increasing academic rigor and student achievement. STEM curriculum should provide project-based learning for the full range of students in grades seven and eight classrooms as well as career awareness and exploration activities for students in grades five, and six.

STEM / STEAM Education Education Entrepreneurship +3 more

Park Public Schools & Community Foundation - School Grants

Park Public Schools & Community Foundation
Association/Society
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Up to US $10,000

About

Who we are

The Park Public Schools & Community Foundation was formed in 2020, out of a merger between the St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation and the St. Louis Park Community & Youth Fund. The Foundation is a partnership of school, business, and community that seeks to enhance the continuing excellence of our public schools and youth programs throughout the community. The Foundation works to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits and activities of our youth in and out of the classroom. 

Park Public Schools & Community Foundation is a member of the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundations (spmcf.org).

Our mission

To make a positive impact in St. Louis Park by providing grants for projects in the St. Louis Park Public Schools in reading, math, science, arts and transitions; and, providing grants to nonprofits supporting youth programs outside of the classroom.

Education - K through 12 Wellness & Healthy Living Literacy +2 more

Louisiana EPSCoR - LAMDA Seed Funding

State of Louisiana Board of Regents
State/Local Government
Louisiana
Up to US $20,000

Louisiana EPSCoR 

Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

As early as FY 1988-89, the Board was co-sponsoring research projects with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and supporting the development of Louisiana’s scientific research and educational infrastructure under NSF’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The Board’s involvement in EPSCoR has grown over the years to include programs with NASA, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

LAMDA Seed Funding

The Louisiana Materials Design Alliance (LAMDA), an NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 project, solicits proposals for LAMDA Supplemental Funding: Research Equipment Acquisition for Competitive Transformation (REACT) to support STEM research projects designed to build and strengthen the fundamental research capacity and competitiveness of Louisiana’s universities. This is a onetime supplemental funding program directed toward researchers who are at the threshold of becoming competitive on a consistent basis in the Federal and other external R&D marketplaces, or those seeking to maintain competitive status, and who—with some assistance from the supplemental funding to implement their plans to overcome whatever barriers they have identified which have stood in their way—clearly have a strong potential for enhancing their competitive status within a limited time span.

Awards are intended to partially fund purchases of small research equipment. Awards will be funded at a maximum of $20,000, and institutions must provide a minimum 20% cost match in cash. An institutional letter of commitment regarding the cash match is required.

STEM / STEAM Education

The Future is for Everyone Fund

Meta (Facebook)
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Aiken County, South Carolina +40 more
Unspecified amount

Benefitting people in the places making the AI future possible

The Future is for Everyone Fund

Meta is investing directly in education, community enhancement, workforce development and sustainability projects in locations where we have a data center in the United States.

The AI future we are building is for everyone. That starts with making sure everyone in the places that are home to a Meta data center feel the benefits in their communities. We want students to have bright futures, small businesses to flourish and communities to be prosperous.

Our commitment to the communities we call home.

The Future is for Everyone Fund supports investments and programs that address local community priorities in the United States, where we have a Meta data center:

We invest in the people and shared spaces that help a community thrive. That includes the parks, trails, and gathering places where neighbors come together, the technology and access that keep them connected, and first responders - like police officers, firefighters, and paramedics — who keep our communities safe.

We support the people and organizations that power local economies - helping workers gain the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience the modern economy rewards, and backing initiatives that create jobs and give a community its character.

We fund the programs, spaces, and tools that help learners of every age discover what they're capable of - from early literacy and the arts to hands-on science, technology, and problem-solving - and we equip the educators who make it happen with the resources to bring their most ambitious lessons to life.

We invest in the long-term health of the land, water, and wildlife that make our communities home - supporting things like habitat restoration and resource conservation that connects people to the natural world.

What is the Future is for Everyone Fund?

The Future is for Everyone Fund is Meta’s $1 billion commitment to invest directly in the U.S. communities that are home to a Meta data center. The Fund supports local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations and is organized into four focus areas that reflect local priorities: Community Enhancement, Economic Vitality, Education, and Sustainability. It builds on the over $70 million in grant funding we’ve provided to our data center communities since 2011.

Sustainability Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Artificial Intelligence (AI) +9 more

Westinghouse CFFF Charitable Giving Program - Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility

Westinghouse
Corporate
Richland County, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

The Westinghouse CFFF Charitable Giving Program

Westinghouse believes in giving back to surrounding communities.

The enables our company to provide financial support to the areas around our facility, including Hopkins, Gadsden and Eastover. Grants will be provided in one or more of our strategic areas of giving. This is just one way Westinghouse gives back to its community.

Westinghouse strategic areas of giving:

If your organization meets the criteria of one or more of our strategic areas of giving, we welcome you to apply for a grant.

Sustainability Military & Veterans Services Community / Public Safety +12 more

STEM Competition Team Grants

Virginia Department of Education
State/Local Government
Virginia
Up to US $5,000

STEM Competition Team Grants

The STEM+C Competition Grant application is available to schools seeking to establish a new STEM+C competition team or to enhance an existing team. Eligible schools may request up to $5,000 per team, with a maximum of two teams funded in a division during the academic year. The total award per division may not exceed $10,000. 

The purpose of the STEM+C Competition Grant is to: 

  • Increase awareness of career pathways in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science (STEM+C) among educators and students. 
  • Engage students in extracurricular STEM+C-related activities through problem-based and project-based team competitions. 
  • Support the development and expansion of STEM+C competition teams across the Commonwealth. 
  • Strengthen STEM+C literacy through hands-on, problem-driven, integrated learning experiences that promote collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making while exploring the challenges and opportunities central to the STEM+C Competition Team Grant Initiative. 
STEM / STEAM Education Education - K through 12

Mensa Foundation: Dissertation Mini-Grant

Mensa Education And Research Foundation
Private
Countries
US $2,500

About

Founded in 1971, the Mensa Foundation was established by members of American Mensa to extend the organization’s impact. While connected by a shared purpose, the Foundation operates independently, guided by its own Board of Trustees, strategic plan, and initiatives.

Grants & Fellowships

Dissertation Mini-Grant

The Mensa Foundation empowers the next generation of researchers through its Dissertation Mini-Grant program.

Designed to support advanced doctoral students, this grant funds innovative studies that broaden our understanding of intelligence, creativity, gifted education, and related fields.

Details

The Mensa Foundation Dissertation Mini-Grant provides $2,500 to advanced doctoral students conducting research on intelligence and gifted education. By funding innovative studies, the grant promotes research that addresses the complexities of intelligence, creativity, and related fields.

Grant Components

Education - Higher Education Neuroscience Humanities & Social Science +4 more

Mensa Foundation: Copper Black Award

Mensa Education And Research Foundation
Private
Countries
US $1,000

About

Founded in 1971, the Mensa Foundation was established by members of American Mensa to extend the organization’s impact. While connected by a shared purpose, the Foundation operates independently, guided by its own Board of Trustees, strategic plan, and initiatives.

Awards

Cooper Black Award for Creativity

The Copper Black Award for Creative Achievement honors Mensa members whose innovative solutions and practical creativity have brought meaningful benefits to the world.

Details

The Copper Black Award annually recognizes Mensa International members who have demonstrated a specific creative achievement with practical value. This award honors innovations that have been implemented, at least in part, to benefit others.

Award Components

Humanities & Social Science STEM / STEAM Education

Research Competitiveness Subprogram (RCS)

State of Louisiana Board of Regents
State/Local Government
Louisiana
Up to US $200,000

About the Louisiana Board of Regents

The Board of Regents, a state agency created by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, coordinates all public higher education in Louisiana. The Board began operations on January 1, 1975, succeeding the Coordinating Council for Higher Education per Article VIII, Section 5; Article VII, Section 10.1. Regents is the coordinating board for higher education while the system boards handle the day-to-day management of campuses. Through Education, Innovation, and Collaboration, Regents oversees the Master Plan, including Funding Formula, Merger and Transfer of Institutions, Capital Outlay, Approval and Elimination of Programs & Departments, and Regents Support Fund Allocations.

Research Competitiveness Subprogram (RCS)

RCS funds projects that strengthen the fundamental research base and competitiveness of Louisiana’s public and private universities. The subprogram is a stimulus opportunity available to researchers who are currently not competitive for federal support but show strong potential for achieving national research competitiveness in an area funded by the federal government within a limited span of time. Research funded through RCS must make fundamental contributions to knowledge in eligible scientific and engineering disciplines rather than simply seek to apply existing knowledge.

RCS also includes a one-year award to assist faculty who may already be competitive through short-term pilot awards to conduct novel scientific and engineering research leading to near-term federal support.

Environmental Education Astronomy & Astrophysics Engineering +4 more

Industrial Ties Research Subprogram (ITRS) with Proof-of-Concept/Prototyping Initiative

State of Louisiana Board of Regents
State/Local Government
Louisiana
Up to US $350,000
The Industrial Ties Research Subprogram (ITRS) with Proof-of-Concept/Prototyping Initiative, managed by the Louisiana Board of Regents, aims to bolster the state's economy by supporting research with strong private or federal funding links. This initiative facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of innovative ideas, aligning research projects with the growth of new or existing Louisiana businesses. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, ITRS plays a crucial role in advancing economic development in Louisiana.
Economic Services & Development Engineering Environmental Education +5 more

Departmental Enhancement

State of Louisiana Board of Regents
State/Local Government
Louisiana
Up to US $1,000,000
The Louisiana Board of Regents offers the Departmental Enhancement program to improve educational and research capacities in academic and agricultural departments. This competitive initiative supports both comprehensive and targeted projects, encouraging diverse activities from equipment purchases to curricular redesign. Open to all eligible departments, this program aims to bolster workforce activities and enhance the overall infrastructure within Louisiana's higher education system, fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
Engineering Humanities & Social Science Environmental Education +5 more

Board of Regents/SREB Doctoral Support Initiative

State of Louisiana Board of Regents
State/Local Government
Louisiana
US $17,500
The Board of Regents/SREB Doctoral Support Initiative aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of doctoral students poised to enter academia. Established by the Louisiana Board of Regents, this program allocates up to ten support slots annually to graduate schools. Each slot offers financial aid, membership in the SREB Doctoral Scholars Program, and opportunities for professional development at the annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, fostering a robust pipeline of future educators.
Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education Teacher Development & Training

The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement

US DOD: Office of the Secretary of Defense
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $1,300,000,000
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program, managed by the Department of War, aims to enhance the U.S. military's technical workforce by offering competitive scholarships for STEM degrees. With a funding cap of $1.3 billion over ten years, the program prepares scholars for critical roles in national defense, ensuring a pipeline of skilled professionals. Since its inception in 2005, over 8,000 scholarships have been awarded, fostering a strong connection between education and service in defense-related fields.
Education - Higher Education Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness STEM / STEAM Education

OSLN STEM Education Grant Program : Ignite STEM

Ohio STEM Learning Network
State/Local Government
Ohio
US $10,000

OSLN STEM Education Grant Program

This year, the grants will be awarded to schools along three tracks: Ignite STEM, Strengthen STEM, and Innovate STEM

Ignite STEM ($10,000)

For schools beginning their STEM journey

  • Focus on expanding access to STEM learning
  • Build foundational culture, instruction, and awareness
  • Pilot new practices and build educator capacity
Education - K through 12 STEM / STEAM Education

VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship

National Collegiate Inventors And Innovators Alliance Inc
Private
United States
US $45,000

Ignite Your Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Lead the future of innovation at your higher education institution with the Ecosystem Futures Fellowship. This fellowship is an evolution of our Course & Program Grants that focuses on scalable science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem solutions through the lens of environmental and social sustainability and inclusive innovation. This program offers professional development, immersive learning experiences, and a supportive community of leaders. It enhances the role of faculty and higher education leaders as ecosystem builders in partnership with industry and government.

VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship

The Ecosystem Futures Fellowship is a one-year program that aims to strengthen campus innovation and entrepreneurship. This fellowship enhances both in-class and out-of-class student engagement and institutional culture by growing ecosystem networks. Teams of two will receive $30,000 in funding—a $10,000 award and $5,000 in travel stipends for each fellow—and 12 months of immersive programming and communities of practice.

The Ecosystem Futures Fellowship is a one-year experience that supports higher education leaders in advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem growth centered on environmental and social sustainability and inclusive innovation.

What types of projects are eligible?

Projects should focus on STEM I&E ecosystem expansion, addressing significant social, health, or environmental challenges. Your STEM I&E ecosystem growth goals might align well with the fellowship if they are similar to one of the following:

  • Building out a degree pathway that incorporates I&E into STEM disciplines
  • Creating or revising courses that focus on STEM I&E through a social and environmental sustainability lens—these should be courses that make connections to I&E beyond the course in order to provide more robust I&E opportunities to a diverse population of students (community-engaged learning, internships, industry partnerships, etc.)
  • Connecting existing courses to campus and off-campus extracurricular and co-curricular activities
  • Designing new extracurricular and co-curricular I&E activities that connect to community partners
  • Working with government, industry, or other community collaborators to expand STEM I&E activities on and off campus for students and other campus collaborators
  • Working with administration on campus to change policies or systems that hinder STEM I&E activities on campus (promotion and tenure requirements, tech transfer opportunities, IP policies, etc.)
  • Breaking down silos on campus in order to grow connections between disciplines and learning opportunities beyond the classroom
  • Strengthening research translation and innovation development opportunities that work to solve the world’s most difficult problems

What support is provided besides funding?

  • Mentorship from experienced industry experts.
  • Access to a resource library and a collaborative network of STEM educators and students.
  • Participation in on-campus immersive experiences, communities of practice, and VentureWell’s annual conferences.
Entrepreneurship STEM / STEAM Education Education - Higher Education

Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $12,000,000 - US $25,000,000
The Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot aims to empower American scientists and engineers in the super intelligence (SI) revolution by inviting applications from U.S. higher education institutions. This initiative focuses on developing innovative doctoral training programs integrating SI with other scientific disciplines. Participants will gain valuable research experience through collaborations with DOE National Laboratories and industry, preparing them as the next generation of skilled Ph.D. scientists and engineers to tackle pressing national science and technology challenges.
Education - Higher Education Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Emerging Technology Development +2 more

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

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adams County, Pennsylvania, Anoka County, Minnesota +100 more
US $5,000

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

Program Expansion

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness STEM / STEAM Education Educational Access & Equity +1 more

STEM Education Grants Highlights

STEM education grants provide funding to support science, technology, engineering, and math programs in schools and communities. The following grants help nonprofits and educators foster innovation, promote inclusivity, and prepare students for careers in STEM fields.


Search Instrumentl's STEM Education Grants Database


Find 142 funding opportunities for STEM education, with $58.7M available. Instrumentl supports organizations with targeted grant searches, application deadline tracking, and funder insights to expand STEM learning opportunities.

Grant Insights : STEM Education Grants

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

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

100+ STEM Education Grants grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

46 STEM Education Grants over $25K in average grant size

39 STEM Education Grants over $50K in average grant size

19 STEM Education Grants supporting general operating expenses

100+ STEM Education Grants supporting programs / projects

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - K through 12

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for STEM Education grants?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

Q1
27.3%
Q2
29.1%
Q3
16.5%
Q4
27.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for STEM Education Grants?

Grants are most commonly $22,050.

$375 $375 Min.
$22,050 $22.1 K Median
$652,156 $652.2 K Average
$25,000,000 $25 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Research institutions and community organizations that promote STEM initiatives qualify for STEM education grants. Donors value school and after-school programs that stimulate STEM learning for students. These grants support projects aimed at enhancing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM programs. Many funding opportunities focus on increasing participation among underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

Grants in STEM education typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q2, with 29.1% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q3.

STEM education grants aim to expand innovative learning approaches both inside and outside the classroom. These grants are meant to encourage creative ideas to STEM education among individuals from different backgrounds. Historically, these grants have been offered to close educational gaps for marginalized students. Many programs focus on providing essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for careers in all fields encompassed in STEM.

On average, grants in STEM education provide funding between $375 and $25,000,000, with typical awards falling around $22,050 (median) and $652,156 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

The majority of funding for STEM ducation grants comes from government agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Education. Google offers an annual fund with priorities change annually from community support to AI initiatives. Private foundations, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other corporate entities such as Microsoft contribute heavily to STEM funding.

Organizations can find over 200 funding opportunities with $200 million in awards.

For the best chances at securing STEM education grants, follow these tips:

  • Emphasize diversity and inclusion. Integrate equity-focused approaches within projects to enhance the impact for all.
  • Leverage strategic partnerships Strengthen proposals by partnering with educational institutions and related organizations to provide credibility and long-term sustainability.
  • Align programs with Funding priorities.Curate proposals based on research from each donor organization to match closely with what is most likely to get funded.

Not sure how much to request in a grant application? Learn how to calculate the right amount with our grant request sizing guide.

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