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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

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs

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

Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research

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

Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research

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

Combustion and Fire Systems

Posted: Apr 14, 2023
#PD-23-1407
U.S. National Science Foundation

Nanoscale Interactions

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-1179
U.S. National Science Foundation

Thermal Transport Processes

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-1406
U.S. National Science Foundation

Particulate and Multiphase Processes

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-1415
U.S. National Science Foundation

Interfacial Engineering

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-1417
U.S. National Science Foundation

Biophotonics

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-7236
U.S. National Science Foundation

Environmental Sustainability

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-7643
U.S. National Science Foundation

Electrochemical Systems

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
#PD-23-7644
U.S. National Science Foundation

Archaeometry

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

Fluid Dynamics

Posted: Mar 21, 2023
#PD-23-1443
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
U.S. National Science Foundation

Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems

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

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development

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

Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices

Posted: Feb 8, 2023
#PD-18-1517
U.S. National Science Foundation

Manufacturing Systems Integration

Posted: Jan 12, 2023
#PD-23-229Y
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
U.S. National Science Foundation

Biological Oceanography

Posted: Dec 13, 2022
Closes: Aug 17, 2026
#PD-23-1650
U.S. National Science Foundation

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

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

Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)

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

Social Psychology

Posted: Nov 22, 2022
Closes: Jul 15, 2026
#PD-22-1332
U.S. National Science Foundation

Major Research Instrumentation Program

Posted: Nov 22, 2022
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#23-519
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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