STEM Education Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 69 STEM Education Grants for Nonprofits — 26 open right now, across 26 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $1.3B. The next application deadline is October 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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69total grants
26open now
26agencies
$2.5K–$1.3Bfunding range
Oct 27next deadline
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

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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OPEN Hard to apply

Bridge2AI Network for AI Health Science

The purpose of this forecast is to inform the research community that the NIH Common Fund, along with its partner NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, is…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.310 ⏰ Mar 1, 2027 💰 $1,000,000 – $7,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

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 7, 2027 💰 $475,000 – $7,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

NDEP STEM Open NFO

This is an open NFO, applicants may apply to this posting or subsequent amendments for specific STEM activities. See the Related Documents tab for the full…

🏛 Washington Headquarters Services 📋 CFDA 12.006 ⏰ Feb 8, 2028 💰 $100,000 – $10,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many stem education grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 69 stem education grants for nonprofits, of which 26 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 5 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 $1.3B, 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 nonprofits, 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 Nonprofits

Most STEM education grants for nonprofits require competitive applications—a reality that shapes strategy from day one. 7,396 active grants meet both this sector and recipient type, with the National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs leading as primary funders. Understanding this competitive landscape helps nonprofits prepare stronger proposals.

Award sizes typically range from $150,000 to $450,000, with capacity building, training, and program support as dominant funding categories. Only 8% of grants in this combination require cost-sharing, offering flexibility for organizations with limited matching resources. To refine your search, filter by support type—isolating "Training" or "Capacity Building" grants will surface opportunities most aligned with your nonprofit's current stage.