STEM Education Grants for Community College

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 41 STEM Education Grants for Community College — 24 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $20M. The next application deadline is July 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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41total grants
24open now
16agencies
$5K–$20Mfunding range
Jul 27next deadline
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CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $2,500,000
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Moderate to apply

Ramsay Mechanical Assessment Preparation Grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $40,000 in funding through the Ramsay Mechanical Assessment Preparation Grant. One grant will…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 up to $40,000
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OPEN 16 days left Moderate to apply

American Innovation and Workforce Advancement Program

The U.S. Embassy Djibouti's Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for organizations to implement the American Innovation and Workforce Advancement Program. This funding opportunity supports…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Djibouti 📋 CFDA 19.441 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $25,000
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

The National Science FoundationRobert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce)invites innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Aug 25, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $3,250,000
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OPEN 49 days left Hard to apply

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge,…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Combinatorics

The Combinatorics program supports research on discrete structures and includes algebraic, enumerative, existential, extremal, geometric, and probabilistic combinatorics, including graph theory. Conferences Principal Investigators should carefully…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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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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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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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 Hard to apply

Engineering Research Initiation

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 Hard to apply

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 stem education grants for community college are available?
Grantoria currently lists 41 stem education grants for community college, of which 24 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 July 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 $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 6,449 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.