STEM Education Grants for Community College

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 51 STEM Education Grants for Community College — 25 open right now, across 23 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $20M. The next application deadline is November 6, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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51total grants
25open now
23agencies
$2.5K–$20Mfunding range
Nov 6next deadline
OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)

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
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCES FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (LSAMP)

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
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OPEN 50 days left Hard to apply

IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)

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
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Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

NSF-supported science and engineering research increasingly relies on cutting-edge infrastructure. With its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program and Major Multi-user Facilities ("Major Facilities") projects, NSF supports…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.079 ⏰ Feb 8, 2027 💰 $4,000,000 – $19,999,999
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OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many stem education grants for community college are available?
Grantoria currently lists 51 stem education grants for community college, of which 25 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 November 6, 2026 — about 17 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 $2.5K to $20M, 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 community college, 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 Community College

The U.S. National Science Foundation funds lab infrastructure, curriculum development, and student workforce pipelines at community colleges nationwide. This cross-filtered collection includes 7,381 active grants specifically targeting STEM education within the community college sector, representing opportunities from federal agencies with deep investment in technical education.

Community colleges accessing these grants typically compete for awards ranging from $300K to $2.5M, with 84% operating through competitive selection processes. Most support research, capacity building, or new program launch. If your institution anticipates needing matching funds, filter by cost-sharing requirements to identify grants requiring institutional contribution versus fully federally-funded awards.