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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.
U.S. National Science Foundation

Plant Biotic Interactions

Posted: May 14, 2020
#20-576
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Low-Cost Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (LC CSAC)

Posted: May 6, 2020
#W911NF-17-S-0003-SPECIALNOTICE-LC-CSAC
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

Posted: Apr 1, 2020
Closes: Mar 31, 2027
#W911NF-20-S-0008
U.S. National Science Foundation

Analysis

Posted: Mar 17, 2020
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#PD-20-1281
U.S. National Science Foundation

Expeditions in Computing

Posted: Feb 14, 2020
Closes: Mar 31, 2027
#20-544
U.S. National Science Foundation

Foundational Research in Robotics

Posted: Feb 12, 2020
#PD-20-144Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Accountable Institutions and Behavior

Posted: Aug 30, 2019
#PD-19-120Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Security and Preparedness

Posted: Aug 30, 2019
#PD-19-118Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

Posted: Mar 23, 2019
#19-570
U.S. National Science Foundation

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research

Posted: Sep 8, 2018
#PD-18-7222
U.S. National Science Foundation

Combinatorics

Posted: Mar 29, 2018
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#PD-18-7970
U.S. National Science Foundation

Foundations

Posted: Mar 29, 2018
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#PD-18-1268
U.S. National Science Foundation

Statistics

Posted: Mar 29, 2018
Closes: Dec 15, 2026
#PD-18-1269
U.S. National Science Foundation

Marine Geology and Geophysics

Posted: Jul 13, 2017
#PD-17-1620
FAA-COE-TTHP

COE for Technical Training and Human Performance

Posted: Feb 3, 2017
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#TTHP
U.S. National Science Foundation

Computational Mathematics

Posted: Aug 13, 2015
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
#PD-16-1271
U.S. National Science Foundation

National Facilities

Posted: Mar 13, 2015
#PD-05-1743
U.S. National Science Foundation

Chemical Oceanography

Posted: Mar 13, 2015
Closes: Aug 16, 2027
#PD-98-1670
U.S. National Science Foundation

Ocean Drilling Program

Posted: Apr 18, 2014
#PD-14-5720
U.S. National Science Foundation

Science of Organizations

Posted: Aug 8, 2011
#PD-11-8031
Department of Commerce

Climate Program Office for FY 2012

Posted: Jul 6, 2011
#NOAA-OAR-CPO-2012-2003041
U.S. National Science Foundation

Sociology

Posted: Mar 6, 2009
#PD-98-1331
U.S. National Science Foundation

Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination

Posted: Mar 5, 2009
Closes: Feb 15, 2027
#PD-98-1680
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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?

They often require detailed work plans, partner roles, technical milestones, and careful tracking of equipment, staff, and reporting requirements.

Track grants after you win

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