Mega Grants ($1M+) — STEM Education

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 65 Mega Grants ($1M+) — STEM Education — 37 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $99M. The next application deadline is September 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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65total grants
37open now
16agencies
$50K–$99Mfunding range
Sep 18next deadline
OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs

This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP);…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

EDU Core Research

The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

Advanced Technological Education

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $475,000 – $7,500,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program

HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 6, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $9,000,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

The NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) seeks to build engineering research capacity across the nation by investing in new academic investigators who have yet to receive…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026 💰 from $200,000
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)

The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 14, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $3,500,000
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OPEN 58 days left Hard to apply

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Nov 10, 2026 💰 from $200,000
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Major Research Instrumentation Program

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.074 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $4,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many mega grants ($1m+) — stem education are available?
Grantoria currently lists 65 mega grants ($1m+) — stem education, of which 37 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 18, 2026 — about 5 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for mega grants ($1m+) — stem education?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but mega grants ($1m+) — stem education in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, Colleges (all higher ed) and Community College. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $50K to $99M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse mega grants ($1m+) — stem education, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.