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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).

373 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.
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Pilot Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPPA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPCTA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPOCAECI
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 10, 2026
#HT942526HRRPFRA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPTBCCA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPEOHS
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPCREA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPTBCCDA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA12
Engineer Research and Development Center

Improving Lake Superior outflow regulation and quantifying uncertainty

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 6, 2026
#W81EWF-26-SOI-0004
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPCOBA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Pilot Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPPCTA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPTDA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Idea Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPTIA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy – Early-Career Investigator Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPOCCTAECI
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Translational Research Partnership Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPTRPA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPIDA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPFPTA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 3

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA3
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 4

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA4
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Care Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRCA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRDA
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRRA
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

Event Support for 2027 Multilateral Action on Sensitive Technologies (MAST) Plenary

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Jul 1, 2026
#DFOP0018232
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA

DoW Arthritis Clinical Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ATRPCRA
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