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Science & Technology grants for nonprofits

Science, technology, and innovation grants for nonprofits - research, STEM education, and technology programs (Grants.gov category ST).

342 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Science & Technology grants for nonprofits

Science and technology grants for nonprofits often support research partnerships, STEM education, innovation programs, public outreach, and technical assistance. Nonprofits should confirm whether they can apply directly or need a university, public agency, or research partner.

Who should review these grants

  • STEM education and workforce nonprofits
  • Research outreach and public science programs
  • Technology access or innovation projects with eligible partners

Prepare before applying

  • Confirm the applicant and partner rules.
  • Prepare technical work plans in plain language for reviewers.
  • Build a budget that separates staff, supplies, equipment, and indirect costs.

After you win

  • Track grant costs by project, budget line, and reporting period.
  • Keep technical milestones tied to financial reports.
  • Store partner documentation with the grant record.
Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Closes: Sep 12, 2026
#G26AS00157
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Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Closes: Sep 12, 2026
#G26AS00159
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Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Closes: Sep 11, 2026
#G26AS00156
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Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Closes: Sep 11, 2026
#G26AS00158
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Fort Worth District

Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey, Salmon Productivity Monitoring at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).

Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Closes: Sep 10, 2026
#W9126G262SOI9667
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Apr 5, 2027
#NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Apr 5, 2027
#NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004
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U.S. National Science Foundation

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#26-513
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DARPA - Defense Sciences Office

Precision Inertial Navigation & Positioning On an Integrated Tesseract (PINPOINT)

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Sep 25, 2026
#HR001126S0016
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U.S. Mission to the International Organizations

Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN

Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 4, 2026
#OFOP0003546
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Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 4, 2026
#G26AS00155
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Office of Naval Research

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
#N0001426SF003
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Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
#NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
#W911NF26S0095
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Geological Survey

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Aug 29, 2026
#G26AS00153
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U.S. Mission to Mexico

Building Skills, Strengthening Communities, and Advancing Innovation in Northwest Mexico

Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Closes: Aug 27, 2026
#PD-TIJUANA-NOGALES-HERMOSILLO-FY2026-01
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NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-HWOPSI
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U.S. Mission to ASEAN

U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Closes: Aug 30, 2026
#PDS-USASEAN-FY26-01
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National Energy Technology Laboratory

Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery

Posted: Jul 23, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#DE-FOA-0003634
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Bureau of Consular Affairs

Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents

Posted: Jul 23, 2026
Closes: Sep 16, 2026
#DFOP0019391
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National Institute of Justice

NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Aug 14, 2026
#O-NIJ-2026-172659
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National Institute of Standards and Technology

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition

Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Aug 21, 2026
#2026-NIST-MEP-02
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#26-512
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NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities

Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 10, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-PSEF
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NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere

Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-ATMOS
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Science & Technology grant questions

Can nonprofits apply for science and technology grants?

Some grants allow nonprofit applicants, while others require research institutions, public agencies, or formal partners. Check each official listing.

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