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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.
U.S. National Science Foundation

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Innovation and Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

Posted: Feb 4, 2026
Closes: Apr 5, 2027
26-503
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Naval Supply Systems Command

Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School

Posted: Jan 13, 2026
Closes: Jan 13, 2030
N00244-26-S-NPS-F001
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Engineer Research and Development Center

ERDC Broad Agency Announcement

Posted: Jan 2, 2026
Closes: Jan 1, 2027
W912HZ26S0001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12

Posted: Dec 12, 2025
Closes: Oct 5, 2076
26-501
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NASA Headquarters

Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech REDDI-2026)

Posted: Dec 9, 2025
NNH26ZTR001N
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U.S. National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program

Posted: Sep 26, 2025
Closes: Oct 6, 2076
25-549
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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12)

Posted: Aug 22, 2025
Closes: Oct 7, 2076
25-545
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining

Posted: Aug 7, 2025
Closes: Aug 22, 2044
FA238424S2233
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Air Force -- Research Lab

CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

Posted: Aug 7, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2027
FA238424S2334
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Air Force -- Research Lab

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

Posted: Aug 7, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2027
FA238424S2335
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research (Future CoRe)

Posted: Jul 25, 2025
Closes: Feb 4, 2027
25-543
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NASA Headquarters

ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science

Posted: Jul 11, 2025
Closes: Nov 12, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-SCUBED
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NASA Headquarters

ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science

Posted: Jul 11, 2025
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
NNH25ZDA001N-RRNES
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U.S. National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)

Posted: Jul 9, 2025
Closes: Nov 17, 2026
25-540
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DARPA - Tactical Technology Office

TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025

Posted: Jun 23, 2025
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
HR001125S0011
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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems

Posted: Jun 6, 2025
Closes: Oct 6, 2076
25-537
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Community Infrastructure for Research in Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CIRC)

Posted: Jun 6, 2025
Closes: Sep 10, 2027
23-589
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Staff Research Program

Posted: Jun 3, 2025
Closes: Jun 2, 2030
W911NF25S0007
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact

Posted: May 9, 2025
PD-19-126Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
23-566
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U.S. National Science Foundation

The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)

Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Closes: Sep 1, 2076
PD-25-275Y
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Applied Mathematics

Posted: Mar 16, 2025
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
PD-16-1266
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)

Posted: Jan 31, 2025
Closes: Oct 8, 2076
14-579
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)

Posted: Jan 7, 2025
Closes: Apr 14, 2027
25-533
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

Posted: Jan 4, 2025
Closes: Jan 20, 2027
25-531
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