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

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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.
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)

Posted: Jun 11, 2022
Closes: Mar 1, 2027
22-603
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences

Posted: Jun 1, 2022
Closes: Sep 20, 2027
22-600
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Geometric Analysis

Posted: May 20, 2022
Closes: Nov 3, 2026
PD-22-1265
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Topology

Posted: May 20, 2022
Closes: Nov 3, 2026
PD-22-1267
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver

Posted: Apr 22, 2022
W911NF-22-S-0011
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

Posted: Apr 19, 2022
Closes: Jul 28, 2027
22-586
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U.S. National Science Foundation
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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)

Posted: Jun 24, 2021
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
21-595
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

Posted: Apr 16, 2021
Closes: Apr 30, 2027
W911NF21S0009
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Long Term Research in Environmental Biology

Posted: Dec 10, 2020
21-544
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Air Force Academy

Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)

Posted: Dec 2, 2020
FA7000-21-S-0001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Law & Science (LS)

Posted: Oct 15, 2020
Closes: Sep 30, 2076
PD-21-128Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

Posted: Aug 7, 2020
Closes: Feb 2, 2027
PD-20-1260
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Plant Biotic Interactions

Posted: May 14, 2020
Closes: Oct 5, 2076
20-576
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)

Posted: May 6, 2020
W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

Posted: Apr 1, 2020
Closes: Mar 31, 2027
W911NF-20-S-0008
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Expeditions in Computing

Posted: Feb 14, 2020
Closes: Mar 31, 2027
20-544
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Foundational Research in Robotics

Posted: Feb 12, 2020
PD-20-144Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL)

Posted: Sep 19, 2019
Closes: Feb 10, 2027
PD-19-127Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB)

Posted: Aug 30, 2019
Closes: Sep 30, 2076
PD-19-120Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Security and Preparedness (SAP)

Posted: Aug 30, 2019
Closes: Sep 30, 2076
PD-19-118Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS)

Posted: Apr 10, 2019
Closes: Jan 28, 2027
19-575
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U.S. National Science Foundation

High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)

Posted: Mar 23, 2019
Closes: Oct 1, 2076
19-570
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research

Posted: Sep 8, 2018
PD-18-7222
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Statistics

Posted: Mar 29, 2018
Closes: Dec 15, 2026
PD-18-1269
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Computational Mathematics

Posted: Aug 13, 2015
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
PD-16-1271
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