STEM Education Grants for First-generation Americans
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 24 STEM Education Grants for First-generation Americans — 13 open right now, across 7 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $5M. The next application deadline is January 5, 2027. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.837⏰ Jan 5, 2027
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
The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.079⏰ Apr 13, 2027
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ May 7, 2027
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Aug 18, 2027💰
$5,000 – $500,000
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The goal of the Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training (BURT) program is to strengthen research training environments and develop a pool of well-trained students who:Complete their…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 25, 2028
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of the Research Education…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 5, 2029
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ May 25, 2029
The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative integrates engineering research and education to improve and expand the nation’s engineering workforce. PFE is defined as the formal…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Oct 6, 2076
The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Oct 7, 2076
How many stem education grants for first-generation americans are available?
Grantoria currently lists 24 stem education grants for first-generation americans, of which 13 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 January 5, 2027 — about 78 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 $5M, 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 first-generation americans, 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 First-generation Americans
The National Institutes of Health funds groundbreaking biomedical research and training programs specifically designed to strengthen STEM pathways for first-generation Americans. These initiatives recognize untapped talent and remove barriers to scientific careers. You'll find 7,368 active grants in this category, representing a significant investment in diversifying the research workforce across life sciences and health-related disciplines.
Most opportunities here are highly competitive, with a median award of $400K–$500K supporting multi-year initiatives in research, training, and capacity building. Few grants require cost-sharing, making them accessible to under-resourced institutions. Use the support type filter to focus on training grants if you're building academic pipelines, or narrow by research focus area to align with your institution's strengths.
