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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 Vision, Mentored Clinical Research Award

Posted: May 5, 2026
Closes: Sep 10, 2026
#HT942526VRPMCRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award

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

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Translational Research Partnership Award

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

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 4

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

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Idea Development Award

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

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

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

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Pilot Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trial Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#HT942526OCRPCTA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526BCRPTBCCA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Idea Award

Posted: May 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HT942526ALSRPTIA
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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
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

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

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 3

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

DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Pilot Award

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

DoW Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program, Therapeutic Development Award

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

DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award

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

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Care Award

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

DoW Arthritis Clinical Research Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Oct 22, 2026
#HT942526ATRPCRA
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award

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

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
#HT942526AZRPTRDA
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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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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?

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