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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).

326 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.
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Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)

Posted: Jul 6, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#DFOP0019227
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69A355 Research and Technology

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program

Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Closes: Aug 28, 2026
#TRIBALSAFETY-OSTR24
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69A355 Research and Technology

Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development

Posted: Jun 30, 2026
Closes: Aug 28, 2026
#LAWPOLICY-OSTR24
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award

Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526NFRPNFRASA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526NFRPIIRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526NFRPEHDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526NFRPSIA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
#HT942526CRRPTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award

Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Closes: Sep 14, 2026
#HT942526NFRPNFRALA
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DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Closes: Jun 22, 2027
#HR001126S0011
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National Institute of Justice

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Closes: Aug 28, 2026
#O-NIJ-2026-172645
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Sep 28, 2026
#HT942526KCRPAKCIECSA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Sep 28, 2026
#HT942526KCRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
#HT942526PRPEIRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Parkinson’s, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
#HT942526PRPIIRA
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Office of Naval Research

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Dec 11, 2026
#N0001426SF001
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Clinical/Translational Research Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Sep 18, 2026
#HT942526DMDRPCTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Joint Warfighter Medical, Military Medical Research and Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#HT942526JWMRPMMRDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#HT942526BMFRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#HT942526BMFRPIIRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
#HT942526ORPCRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
#HT942526RCRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#HT942526BMFRPRDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Idea Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Sep 18, 2026
#HT942526DMDRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
#HT942526ORPARA
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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?

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