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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).

392 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.
U.S. National Science Foundation

Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards

Posted: Oct 8, 2024
Closes: Aug 17, 2026
#25-502
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy

SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY

Posted: Oct 2, 2024
Closes: Sep 29, 2029
#DE-FOA-0003467
Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Posted: Oct 1, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2034
#HDTRA1-25-S-0001
Office of Naval Research

FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology

Posted: Oct 1, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#N0001425SB001
U.S. National Science Foundation

Geospace Cluster

Posted: Sep 26, 2024
#PD-24-7789
U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Cluster

Posted: Sep 26, 2024
#PD-24-7791
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program

RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Posted: Sep 26, 2024
Closes: Oct 31, 2026
#GR-RCE-25-001
U.S. National Science Foundation

Atmosphere Cluster

Posted: Sep 26, 2024
#PD-24-7790
U.S. National Science Foundation

Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence

Posted: Sep 14, 2024
#PD-24-7298
Air Force -- Research Lab

Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval

Posted: Sep 9, 2024
Closes: Sep 9, 2029
#FA875024S7006
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

Posted: Aug 20, 2024
Closes: Feb 8, 2027
#24-598
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial

Posted: Aug 19, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-NESDISPO-STAR-2024-27967
U.S. National Science Foundation

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

Posted: Aug 17, 2024
Closes: Sep 8, 2026
#24-597
U.S. National Science Foundation

Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering

Posted: Aug 15, 2024
#PD-24-8084
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education

Posted: Aug 12, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-SEC-OED-2024-28060
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service

Posted: Jul 29, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-27611
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Posted: Jul 29, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-NWS-2024-28059
Air Force -- Research Lab

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Posted: Jul 18, 2024
Closes: Jul 18, 2029
#RDK-RAD-FOA-2024
U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds

Posted: Jun 28, 2024
Closes: Apr 6, 2027
#24-586
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS

Posted: Jun 26, 2024
Closes: Apr 4, 2029
#W911NF-24-S-0008
U.S. National Science Foundation

Advanced Technological Education

Posted: Jun 25, 2024
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#24-584
Air Force -- Research Lab

Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)

Posted: May 23, 2024
Closes: May 22, 2029
#FA875024S7003
U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)

Posted: May 17, 2024
Closes: Jan 26, 2027
#24-573
U.S. National Science Foundation

Correctness for Scientific Computing Systems

Posted: May 10, 2024
Closes: Aug 11, 2026
#24-571
U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences

Posted: May 3, 2024
Closes: Aug 11, 2026
#24-570
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