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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.
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Rare Cancers Resource and Community Development Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
#HT942526RCRPRCDA
DOC NIST ERA

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 17, 2026
#2026-NTIA-TBCP
DOC NIST ERA

Native Entities Grant Program

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

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award

Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#HT942526RTRPCA
Department of Housing and Urban Development

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Jun 9, 2027
#PDR-2600-DC-0USP
Office of Naval Research

GlobalX Challenge 26.1: AI-Native Air Interface for Tactical Communication Networks

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Aug 31, 2026
#N0001426SBC03
Office of Naval Research

GlobalX Challenge 26.2: Naval Southern Hemisphere Space Weather and Plasmas (NSHSWP)

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Aug 31, 2026
#N0001426SBC04
Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Posted: Jun 4, 2026
#FA955026S0001
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
#HT942526TERPCTA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
#HT942526TBIPHRPHSRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Prostate Cancer, Idea Development Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526PCRPIDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
#HT942526TBIPHRPCTA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#HT942526MRPMASA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526PCRPPRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Military Burn, Discovery Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 21, 2026
#HT942526MBRPDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526PCRPEIRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Military Burn, Patient-Centered Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 21, 2026
#HT942526MBRPPCRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Melanoma Research Program Survivorship Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#HT942526MRPSRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
#HT942526TERPIIRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Translational Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
#HT942526TBIPHRPTRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Military Burn, Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 21, 2026
#HT942526MBRPTTDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Toxic Exposures Translational Research Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
#HT942526TERPTRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Autism Career Development Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ARPCDA
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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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