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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.
Engineer Research and Development Center

ERDC Broad Agency Announcement

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

NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award

Posted: Dec 12, 2025
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
#26-502
DARPA - Information Innovation Office

Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide

Posted: Nov 28, 2025
Closes: Nov 30, 2026
#HR001126S0001
NASA Headquarters

ROSES 2025: B.3 Living with a Star Science

Posted: Nov 25, 2025
Closes: Jun 22, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-LWS
DARPA - Biological Technologies Office

Biological Technologies

Posted: Oct 1, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#HR001126S0003
Office of Science

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Posted: Sep 30, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#DE-FOA-0003600
National Institute of Standards and Technology

CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Posted: Sep 24, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2029
#2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01
U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF STEM K-12

Posted: Aug 22, 2025
#25-545
Air Force -- Research Lab

Continuing Human Enabling Enhancing Restoring and Sustaining

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

CHEERS Open Period 1 - All Technical Areas

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

CHEERS Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas

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

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

Posted: Jul 25, 2025
Closes: Sep 10, 2026
#25-543
NASA Headquarters

ROSES 2025: A.10 INNOVATE

Posted: Jul 11, 2025
Closes: Aug 31, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-INNOVATE
NASA Headquarters

ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science

Posted: Jul 11, 2025
Closes: Aug 1, 2026
#NNH25ZDA001N-SCUBED
NASA Headquarters

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

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

National Science Foundation Translation to Practice

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

TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025

Posted: Jun 23, 2025
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
#HR001125S0011
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

Staff Research Program

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

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation

Posted: May 23, 2025
Closes: Nov 20, 2026
#24-563
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