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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

Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

Posted: Dec 22, 2024
Closes: Jun 1, 2027
25-525
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support

Posted: Dec 19, 2024
Closes: Jan 15, 2027
25-526
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024
Closes: Aug 10, 2027
25-522
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024
Closes: Jul 20, 2027
25-523
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)

Posted: Dec 6, 2024
Closes: Jan 25, 2027
25-515
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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM)

Posted: Dec 3, 2024
Closes: Mar 2, 2027
25-514
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Air Force -- Research Lab

FOUNDATIONS OF TRUSTED SYSTEMS

Posted: Dec 2, 2024
Closes: Dec 5, 2028
FA875025S7001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program (HEGS)

Posted: Nov 2, 2024
Closes: Jan 15, 2027
25-507
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR)

Posted: Oct 8, 2024
Closes: Jan 15, 2027
25-502
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Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy

SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY

Posted: Oct 2, 2024
Closes: Sep 29, 2029
DE-FOA-0003467
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction

Posted: Oct 1, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2034
HDTRA1-25-S-0001
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Office of Naval Research

FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology

Posted: Oct 1, 2024
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
N0001425SB001
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U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program

RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Posted: Sep 26, 2024
Closes: Oct 31, 2026
GR-RCE-25-001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence

Posted: Sep 14, 2024
PD-24-7298
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval

Posted: Sep 9, 2024
Closes: Sep 9, 2029
FA875024S7006
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

Posted: Aug 20, 2024
Closes: Feb 8, 2027
24-598
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering

Posted: Aug 15, 2024
PD-24-8084
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments

Posted: Jul 18, 2024
Closes: Jul 18, 2029
RDK-RAD-FOA-2024
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)

Posted: Jul 4, 2024
Closes: Jun 1, 2027
24-588
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Indicators, Statistics, and Methods (NCSES S&T)

Posted: Jul 1, 2024
Closes: Jan 19, 2027
24-587
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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)

Posted: Jun 28, 2024
Closes: Apr 6, 2027
24-586
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS

Posted: Jun 26, 2024
Closes: Apr 4, 2029
W911NF-24-S-0008
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

Posted: Jun 25, 2024
Closes: Oct 7, 2027
24-584
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Coordinating Austere Nodes through Virtualization and Analysis of Streams (CANVAS)

Posted: May 23, 2024
Closes: May 22, 2029
FA875024S7003
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)

Posted: May 17, 2024
Closes: Jan 26, 2027
24-573
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