STEM Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 100 STEM Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 50 open right now, across 31 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $99M. The next application deadline is October 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Oct 27, 2026
In accordance with EO 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, dated 7 August 2025, and EO 14303, Restoring Gold Standard Science, dated 23 May 2025, this…
🏛 Office of Naval Research📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $3,000,000
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United…
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $7,000,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
$50,000 – $150,000
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 47.075⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
$100,000 – $4,000,000
The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 20, 2026💰
$125,000 – $5,000,000
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 4, 2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a prominent role in the improvement of undergraduate STEM education at the Nation’s colleges and universities. Through the IUSE: Innovation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 9, 2026
Key programmatic objectives of the DoN HBCU/MI Program are achieved through the implementation and performance of three program goals:• enhancing the research and educational capabilities of…
🏛 Office of Naval Research📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Dec 11, 2026💰
$450,000 – $525,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $300,000
American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission. DOE SC hereby invites applications from United…
🏛 Office of Science📋 CFDA 81.049⏰ Jan 12, 2027💰
$20,000,000 – $20,000,000
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO),…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.117⏰ Jan 15, 2027💰
$1 – $1
Synopsis of Program: The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hold much promise as sectors of the economy where we can expect to see…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
$200,000 – $2,000,000
This program seeks to prepare, nurture, and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) to enable and potentially transform…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 21, 2027💰
up to $1,000,000
How many stem education grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 100 stem education grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 50 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 October 27, 2026 — about 6 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K 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 stem education grants for colleges (all higher ed), 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.
About STEM Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
The U.S. National Science Foundation leads STEM education funding for colleges, supporting research initiatives, curriculum development, and workforce training programs. Across 7,389 active grants in this category, institutions can access competitive opportunities ranging from $167K to over $1M, with most programs emphasizing research and capacity-building investments in science and technology fields.
Three-quarters of these grants use competitive application models, making strong proposals essential. Cost-sharing requirements remain minimal at just 6%, reducing institutional barriers to participation. When exploring this funding landscape, filtering by support type—particularly Research versus Training—will help you identify grants most aligned with your college's strategic priorities and existing infrastructure.
