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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

Plasma Physics

Posted: Aug 29, 2023
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#PD-23-1242
U.S. National Science Foundation

Decision, Risk and Management Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

Posted: Aug 25, 2023
Closes: Aug 18, 2026
#23-618
U.S. National Science Foundation

WINDOWS ON THE UNIVERSE: THE ERA OF MULTI-MESSENGER ASTROPHYSICS

Posted: Aug 19, 2023
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#PD-23-5115
Washington Headquarters Services

Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants

Posted: Aug 8, 2023
Closes: Aug 7, 2028
#HQ003423NFOEASD17
U.S. National Science Foundation

Arctic Research Opportunities

Posted: Aug 2, 2023
Closes: Jul 15, 2026
#23-572
U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs

Posted: Aug 1, 2023
#23-612
U.S. National Science Foundation

Condensed Matter and Materials Theory

Posted: Aug 1, 2023
#23-611
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
Air Force -- Research Lab

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

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

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

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

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

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

Facility and Instrumentation Request Process

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

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Posted: Jun 29, 2023
Closes: Aug 19, 2026
#23-601
U.S. National Science Foundation

Catalysis

Posted: Jun 27, 2023
#PD-23-1401
U.S. National Science Foundation

Process Systems, Reaction Engineering, and Molecular Thermodynamics

Posted: Jun 18, 2023
#PD-23-1403
U.S. National Science Foundation

Cellular and Biochemical Engineering

Posted: Jun 18, 2023
#PD-23-1491
U.S. National Science Foundation

Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering

Posted: Jun 18, 2023
#PD-23-5342
U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering of Biomedical Systems

Posted: Jun 18, 2023
#PD-23-5345
U.S. National Science Foundation

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research

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

Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology

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

Energy, Power, Control, and Networks

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

Economics

Posted: May 17, 2023
#PD-23-1320
U.S. National Science Foundation

Decision, Risk and Management Sciences

Posted: May 11, 2023
Closes: Aug 18, 2026
#PD-23-1321
U.S. National Science Foundation

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

Posted: May 9, 2023
Closes: Aug 25, 2026
#23-586
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