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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

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education

Posted: Oct 20, 2022
Closes: Jul 15, 2026
#23-510
U.S. National Science Foundation

Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards

Posted: Oct 12, 2022
Closes: Jul 30, 2026
#23-503
U.S. National Science Foundation

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Posted: Oct 8, 2022
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#23-500
U.S. National Science Foundation

Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Posted: Oct 1, 2022
#22-639
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

Posted: Sep 22, 2022
Closes: Sep 30, 2027
#HT942523SBAA1
U.S. National Science Foundation

Science and Technology Studies

Posted: Aug 27, 2022
Closes: Aug 3, 2026
#22-629
U.S. National Science Foundation

Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences

Posted: Aug 18, 2022
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#22-627
U.S. National Science Foundation

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

Posted: Aug 4, 2022
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#22-624
U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

Posted: Jul 27, 2022
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
#22-621
U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages

Posted: Jul 17, 2022
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
#22-615
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Biology

Posted: Jul 11, 2022
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#PD-22-7334
U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot

Posted: Jun 18, 2022
#22-606
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mid-Career Advancement

Posted: Jun 11, 2022
Closes: Mar 1, 2027
#22-603
U.S. National Science Foundation

Geometric Analysis

Posted: May 20, 2022
Closes: Nov 3, 2026
#PD-22-1265
U.S. National Science Foundation

Topology

Posted: May 20, 2022
Closes: Nov 3, 2026
#PD-22-1267
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver

Posted: Apr 22, 2022
#W911NF-22-S-0011
U.S. National Science Foundation

Faculty Early Career Development Program

Posted: Apr 19, 2022
Closes: Jul 22, 2026
#22-586
U.S. National Science Foundation

Dynamics, Control and Systems Diagnostics

Posted: Mar 30, 2022
#PD-22-7569
Munitions Directorate

Air Delivered Effects

Posted: Mar 22, 2022
Closes: Mar 21, 2027
#FA865122S0001
U.S. National Science Foundation

Facilities for Atmospheric Research and Education

Posted: Mar 8, 2022
#PD-22-1529
U.S. National Science Foundation

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program

Posted: Jun 24, 2021
Closes: Sep 1, 2026
#21-595
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

Posted: Apr 16, 2021
Closes: Apr 30, 2027
#W911NF21S0009
U.S. National Science Foundation

Education Programs in Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences

Posted: Mar 11, 2021
#PD-21-7700
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