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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).

323 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.
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense

Posted: Jul 27, 2023
Closes: Jul 31, 2028
#HT9425-23-S-SOC1
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

Posted: Jul 26, 2023
Closes: May 10, 2043
#FA2391-23-S-2403
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

Posted: Jul 19, 2023
Closes: Mar 14, 2029
#23-606
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Posted: Jul 14, 2023
Closes: Oct 21, 2026
#23-603
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Facility and Instrumentation Request Process

Posted: Jul 6, 2023
#23-602
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Posted: Jun 29, 2023
Closes: Aug 18, 2027
#23-601
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research

Posted: Jun 8, 2023
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
#23-598
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)

Posted: May 25, 2023
Closes: Dec 4, 2026
#23-595
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Energy, Power, Control, and Networks

Posted: May 19, 2023
#PD-18-7607
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Economics

Posted: May 17, 2023
#PD-23-1320
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Posted: May 1, 2023
Closes: Apr 30, 2028
#W911NF-23-S-0010
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs

Posted: Apr 26, 2023
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#22-605
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research

Posted: Apr 21, 2023
#23-580
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research

Posted: Apr 21, 2023
#23-578
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Archaeometry

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
#23-573
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U.S. National Science Foundation

A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise

Posted: Mar 21, 2023
Closes: Sep 9, 2026
#23-569
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems

Posted: Feb 17, 2023
#PD-18-7564
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development

Posted: Feb 17, 2023
#PD-23-221Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices

Posted: Feb 8, 2023
#PD-18-1517
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH

Posted: Jan 5, 2023
Closes: Jan 4, 2028
#W911NF-23-S-0003
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Biological Oceanography (BioOce)

Posted: Dec 13, 2022
Closes: Feb 16, 2027
#PD-23-1650
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

Posted: Dec 1, 2022
Closes: Jan 11, 2027
#23-525
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)

Posted: Nov 22, 2022
Closes: Jan 21, 2027
#23-520
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Major Research Instrumentation Program

Posted: Nov 22, 2022
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#23-519
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

Posted: Nov 21, 2022
Closes: Nov 20, 2027
#W911NF-23-S-0001
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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.

What makes STEM grants different from other grants?

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