STEM Education Grants for Public University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 125 STEM Education Grants for Public University — 72 open right now, across 27 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $99M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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125total grants
72open now
27agencies
$5K–$99Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

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 5 days left Hard to apply

Faculty Early Career Development Program

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 47.079 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 from $400,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award

The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Jul 24, 2026
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OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

The primary aim of the Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program is to foster the continuing health of the mathematical sciences research community as a whole. In addition,the…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Aug 4, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

ROSES25: D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology

NOTICE: Amended May 8, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Notices of Intent are requested by June 25,…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.001 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

AI Pathways To The Future

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Aug 9, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $75,000
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OPEN 25 days left Hard to apply

Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences

The long-range goal of the Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) program is to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Aug 11, 2026 💰 $400,000 – $600,000
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OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

EARLY STAGE INNOVATIONS (ESI26)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation Early Stage Innovations (ESI), as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission Directorate…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.012 ⏰ Aug 13, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 33 days left Hard to apply

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

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 47.079 ⏰ Aug 19, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 39 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 41 days left Hard to apply

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics

The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many stem education grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 125 stem education grants for public university, of which 72 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 21, 2026 — about 4 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 $99M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse stem education grants for public university, 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 Public University

Public universities pursuing STEM education funding will find 6,404 active grants in this category, with typical awards ranging from $300,000 to $1.2 million. The U.S. National Science Foundation leads as a primary funder, joined by the National Institutes of Health and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. These grants support critical research, capacity building, and training initiatives across the STEM landscape.

Most opportunities in this category operate on a competitive application model, with 80% requiring formal proposal submission. Cost-sharing obligations remain minimal—just 4% of grants demand institutional matching funds. To refine your search, filter by support type to focus on Research, Capacity Building, or Training depending on your institution's strategic priorities.