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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

Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Posted: May 2, 2024
Closes: Oct 9, 2026
#24-569
U.S. National Science Foundation

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science

Posted: Apr 10, 2024
#PD-24-7414
U.S. National Science Foundation

IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments

Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Closes: Sep 8, 2026
#24-564
U.S. National Science Foundation

Probability

Posted: Apr 3, 2024
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
#PD-18-1263
Naval Research Laboratory

NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

Posted: Mar 1, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#N00173-24-S-BA01
U.S. National Science Foundation

Plant Genome Research Program

Posted: Feb 17, 2024
#24-547
U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core Programs

Posted: Feb 17, 2024
#24-546
U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Environmental Biology

Posted: Feb 15, 2024
#24-543
U.S. National Science Foundation

Developmental Sciences

Posted: Feb 15, 2024
Closes: Jul 30, 2026
#24-544
U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Core Programs

Posted: Feb 14, 2024
#24-539
NSWC CRANE - N00164

Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane

Posted: Feb 8, 2024
#N0016424SNB35
U.S. National Science Foundation

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

Posted: Jan 24, 2024
Closes: Mar 25, 2027
#24-529
U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows

Posted: Jan 23, 2024
Closes: Apr 13, 2027
#24-528
U.S. National Science Foundation

GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH

Posted: Jan 19, 2024
Closes: Feb 8, 2027
#24-527
U.S. National Science Foundation

ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering

Posted: Jan 6, 2024
Closes: Aug 11, 2026
#PD-24-110Z
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA)

Posted: Dec 15, 2023
Closes: Dec 14, 2026
#HM047623BAA0001
Air Force -- Research Lab

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION (GeoPEX)

Posted: Dec 11, 2023
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#FA875021S7006
FAA-COE-AJFE

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

Posted: Nov 13, 2023
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#FAA-COE-AJFE
U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science

Posted: Oct 31, 2023
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#24-503
U.S. National Science Foundation

Cognitive Neuroscience

Posted: Oct 12, 2023
Closes: Aug 17, 2026
#PD-24-1699
U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Posted: Oct 5, 2023
#PD-23-277Y
National Institute of Standards and Technology

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

Posted: Sep 29, 2023
Closes: Nov 1, 2026
#2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01
U.S. National Science Foundation

Research in the Formation of Engineers

Posted: Sep 17, 2023
#PD-24-1340
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