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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

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science

Posted: Apr 10, 2024
PD-24-7414
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U.S. National Science Foundation

IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)

Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Closes: Apr 13, 2027
24-564
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Naval Research Laboratory

NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

Posted: Mar 1, 2024
Closes: Dec 30, 2026
N00173-24-S-BA01
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Plant Genome Research Program

Posted: Feb 17, 2024
24-547
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Developmental Sciences (DS)

Posted: Feb 15, 2024
Closes: Feb 1, 2027
24-544
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities

Posted: Feb 14, 2024
24-540
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NSWC CRANE - N00164

Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane

Posted: Feb 8, 2024
N0016424SNB35
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

Posted: Jan 24, 2024
Closes: Mar 25, 2027
24-529
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U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows

Posted: Jan 23, 2024
Closes: Apr 13, 2027
24-528
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U.S. National Science Foundation

GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)

Posted: Jan 19, 2024
Closes: Feb 8, 2027
24-527
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA)

Posted: Dec 15, 2023
Closes: Dec 14, 2026
HM047623BAA0001
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FAA-COE-JAMS

Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research

Posted: Nov 1, 2023
FAA-COE-JAMS
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U.S. National Science Foundation
2 days left

Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science

Posted: Oct 31, 2023
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
24-503
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro)

Posted: Oct 12, 2023
Closes: Feb 1, 2027
PD-24-1699
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Posted: Oct 5, 2023
PD-23-277Y
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National Institute of Standards and Technology

CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

Posted: Sep 29, 2023
Closes: Nov 1, 2026
2023-NIST-CHIPS-SMME-01
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Research in the Formation of Engineers

Posted: Sep 17, 2023
PD-24-1340
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Plasma Physics

Posted: Aug 29, 2023
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
PD-23-1242
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Washington Headquarters Services

Defense Security Cooperation University - Research Grants

Posted: Aug 8, 2023
Closes: Aug 7, 2028
HQ003423NFOEASD17
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Arctic Research Opportunities

Posted: Aug 2, 2023
Closes: Jan 15, 2027
23-572
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense

Posted: Jul 27, 2023
Closes: Jul 31, 2028
HT9425-23-S-SOC1
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Air Force -- Research Lab

Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)

Posted: Jul 26, 2023
Closes: May 10, 2043
FA2391-23-S-2403
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes

Posted: Jul 19, 2023
Closes: Mar 14, 2029
23-606
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U.S. National Science Foundation
9 days left

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)

Posted: Jul 14, 2023
Closes: Oct 21, 2026
23-603
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Posted: Jun 29, 2023
Closes: Aug 18, 2027
23-601
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