STEM Education Grants for HBCU

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 42 STEM Education Grants for HBCU — 22 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K 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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42total grants
22open now
14agencies
$10K–$20Mfunding range
Nov 6next deadline
OPEN 26 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 44 days left Hard to apply

Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)

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
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OPEN 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 ⏰ Jan 11, 2027 💰 $100,000 – $3,500,000
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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

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)

The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.074 ⏰ Mar 1, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Mar 25, 2027 💰 $300,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)

The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Jun 1, 2027 💰 $477,000 – $3,180,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

CAREER:The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jul 28, 2027 💰 from $400,000
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How many stem education grants for hbcu are available?
Grantoria currently lists 42 stem education grants for hbcu, of which 22 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 16 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 $10K to $20M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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About STEM Education Grants for HBCU

Most STEM education grants for HBCUs require minimal or no cost-sharing, with just 3% demanding institutional contributions—a significant advantage for resource-constrained institutions. 7,389 active grants support this combination, with leading funding from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, and Idaho Field Office.

These awards typically range from $217K to $2.5M, with 94% awarded through competitive applications that demand rigorous proposals. Support focuses on capacity building, training, and research initiatives. To refine your search, filter by support type to isolate grants emphasizing research versus institutional strengthening.