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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

Long Term Research in Environmental Biology

Posted: Dec 10, 2020
#21-544
U.S. National Science Foundation

Law & Science

Posted: Oct 15, 2020
#PD-21-128Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Algebra and Number Theory

Posted: Oct 6, 2020
Closes: Oct 9, 2026
#PD-20-1264
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

Posted: Aug 7, 2020
Closes: Aug 4, 2026
#PD-20-1260
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

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence

Posted: Sep 19, 2019
Closes: Aug 5, 2026
#PD-19-127Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Biosensing

Posted: Sep 12, 2019
#PD-20-7909
U.S. National Science Foundation

Environmental Engineering

Posted: Sep 11, 2019
#PD-20-1440
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
Air Force -- Research Lab

Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity

Posted: Jul 12, 2019
Closes: Jul 12, 2026
#FA8650-19-S-5010
U.S. National Science Foundation

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics

Posted: Apr 10, 2019
Closes: Aug 27, 2026
#19-575
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

Advanced Manufacturing

Posted: Jul 6, 2018
#PD-19-088Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Operations Engineering

Posted: Jun 12, 2018
#PD-19-006Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering for Civil Infrastructure

Posted: Jun 12, 2018
#PD-19-073Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering Design and Systems Engineering

Posted: Jun 12, 2018
#PD-19-072Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

Posted: Jun 12, 2018
#PD-19-7479
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