As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 146 STEM Education Grants for Public University — 69 open right now, across 34 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $99M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.078⏰ Oct 20, 2026
In accordance with EO 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, dated 7 August 2025, and EO 14303, Restoring Gold Standard Science, dated 23 May 2025, this…
🏛 Office of Naval Research📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $3,000,000
Department of Army:The Department of War (DoW) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of…
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $3,000,000
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United…
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Nov 6, 2026💰
$50,000 – $7,000,000
The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
from $200,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
$50,000 – $150,000
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
Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI) program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for the development of new technologies and instrumentation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Nov 16, 2026
The NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY program supports collaboration among K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to persistent challenges in learning and workforce development. These…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 18, 2026
The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 20, 2026💰
$125,000 – $5,000,000
Supports mathematical research in areas where computation plays a central and essential role, emphasizing analysis, development, and implementation of theoretically justified and efficient algorithms. The combination…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
$1 – $1,200,000
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 15, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
The goal of the Supporting Programs to Advance Research Knowledge in Environmental Health Sciences (SPARK-EHS) initiative is to extend the institutional, geographical, and research reach of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Dec 7, 2026💰
$10,000 – $20,000
How many stem education grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 146 stem education grants for public university, of which 69 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 20, 2026 — about 1 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 $99M, 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 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 7,368 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.
