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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). See what it covers.

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Review eligibility, prepare your budget, and plan reporting before you apply.

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

MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2076
26-521
U.S. National Science Foundation

MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2076
26-522
Air Force Office of Scientific Research

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Apr 5, 2027
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004
Air Force Office of Scientific Research

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Apr 5, 2027
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003
U.S. National Science Foundation

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
26-513
Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
W911NF26S0095
NASA Headquarters
14 days left

ROSES25: D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigation

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-HWOPSI
NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities

Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 10, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-PSEF
U.S. National Science Foundation

Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
26-512
NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere

Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Closes: Dec 2, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-ATMOS
NASA Headquarters

ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere

Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-BIOS
NASA Headquarters
3 days left

ROSES25: A.13 Accelerating Earth Solutions

Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-AES
U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Closes: Sep 16, 2027
24-590
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
HT942526CRRPTRA
DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Closes: Jun 22, 2027
HR001126S0011
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

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

DoW Parkinson’s, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Closes: Nov 6, 2026
HT942526PRPIIRA
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
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

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

DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award

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

DoW Rare Cancers Idea Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
HT942526RCRPIDA
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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