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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 Autism Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ARPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Melanoma Research Program Team Science Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#HT942526MRPTSA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Autism Idea Development Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ARPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#HT942526MRPFPARM
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
#HT942526MRPIA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Prostate Cancer, Data Science Award

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526PCRPDSA
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EDU Core Research

Posted: May 15, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#21-588
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NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II

Posted: May 14, 2026
#NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC-A2
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 8, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526PRMRPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Platform Clinical Translation Award

Posted: May 8, 2026
Closes: Sep 22, 2026
#HT942526PRMRPPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 5, 2026
#HT942526PRCRPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award

Posted: May 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 5, 2026
#HT942526PRCRPIA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award

Posted: May 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 5, 2026
#HT942526PRCRPIPA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
#HT942526SCIRPCTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Lung Cancer Idea Development Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526LCRPIDA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Tick-Borne Disease Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526TBDRPTDRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Lung Cancer Translational Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526LCRPTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
#HT942526SCIRPTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Vision, Translational Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
#HT942526VRPTRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
#HT942526VRPIIRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
#HT942526SCIRPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

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
#HT942526VRPCTA
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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
#HT942526SCIRPIIRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Lung Cancer Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
#HT942526LCRPPCOSA
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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.

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