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Science & Technology grants
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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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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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Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
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DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
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DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
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DoW Autism Career Development Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II

Posted: May 14, 2026
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DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
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DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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DoW Vision, Translational Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
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DoW Tick-Borne Disease Idea Development Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
HT942526TBDRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Vision, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
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DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
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DoW Arthritis Clinical Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Chemical Process Systems (CPS)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026
PD-26-367Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026
PD-26-369Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Transport Phenomena (TP)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026
Closes: Aug 20, 2076
PD-26-366Y
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2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Closes: May 1, 2028
NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE)

Posted: Apr 17, 2026
Closes: Oct 6, 2076
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)

Posted: Apr 15, 2026
Closes: Jul 27, 2027
26-509
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG)

Posted: Apr 14, 2026
Closes: Dec 15, 2026
20-597
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U.S. National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

Posted: Mar 23, 2026
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
26-507
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Office of Science

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI

Posted: Mar 17, 2026
Closes: Dec 17, 2026
DE-FOA-0003612
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