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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).

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

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPCOBA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPCREA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPFPTA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 3

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA3
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA12
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Pilot Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPPA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPTDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#HT942526BCRPTBCCDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 10, 2026
#HT942526HRRPFRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Translational Research Partnership Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPTRPA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

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

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPOCAECI
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

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

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPOCCTAECI
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 4

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPBTA4
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 7, 2026
#HT942526PCARPIDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPIIRA
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
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRDA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ATRPTRA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Care Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRCA
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Arthritis Clinical Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ATRPCRA
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program

Posted: Apr 29, 2026
Closes: Jun 30, 2026
#NOAA-NMFS-PIR-2026-33156
Engineer Research and Development Center

Evaluation of Muskellunge Management and Stocking Strategies in Iowa

Posted: Apr 29, 2026
Closes: Jun 29, 2026
#W81EWF-26-SOI-0005
U.S. National Science Foundation

Transport Phenomena (TP)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026
#PD-26-366Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026
#PD-26-370Y
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