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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
8 days left

Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2023
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
23-598
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)

Posted: May 25, 2023
Closes: Dec 4, 2026
23-595
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Human Networks and Data Science (HNDS)

Posted: May 20, 2023
Closes: Jan 14, 2027
23-568
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Economics

Posted: May 17, 2023
Closes: Oct 6, 2076
PD-23-1320
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS)

Posted: May 11, 2023
Closes: Jan 19, 2027
PD-23-1321
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Posted: May 1, 2023
Closes: Apr 30, 2028
W911NF-23-S-0010
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity)

Posted: Apr 21, 2023
Closes: Oct 5, 2076
23-580
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation)

Posted: Apr 21, 2023
Closes: Oct 7, 2076
23-578
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Archaeometry (AMTRY)

Posted: Apr 5, 2023
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
23-573
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U.S. National Science Foundation

A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO)

Posted: Mar 21, 2023
Closes: Feb 9, 2027
23-569
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED)

Posted: Feb 17, 2023
Closes: Oct 2, 2076
PD-23-221Y
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH

Posted: Jan 5, 2023
Closes: Jan 4, 2028
W911NF-23-S-0003
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

Posted: Dec 1, 2022
Closes: Jan 11, 2027
23-525
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure

Posted: Nov 22, 2022
Closes: Jan 21, 2027
23-520
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Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command

DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH

Posted: Nov 21, 2022
Closes: Nov 20, 2027
W911NF-23-S-0001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)

Posted: Oct 20, 2022
Closes: Jan 20, 2027
23-510
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (BA-SR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2022
Closes: Feb 1, 2027
23-503
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U.S. National Science Foundation

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Posted: Oct 8, 2022
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
23-500
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (AGS-PRF)

Posted: Oct 1, 2022
Closes: Oct 7, 2076
22-639
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Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

Posted: Sep 22, 2022
Closes: Sep 30, 2027
HT942523SBAA1
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USAF 347 Contracting Squadron

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities

Posted: Sep 21, 2022
Closes: Aug 30, 2027
FA520922S0001
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U.S. National Science Foundation

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

Posted: Aug 4, 2022
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
22-624
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U.S. National Science Foundation
3 days left

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022
Closes: Oct 15, 2026
22-621
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U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL)

Posted: Jul 17, 2022
Closes: Feb 16, 2027
22-615
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U.S. National Science Foundation
2 days left

Mathematical Biology

Posted: Jul 11, 2022
Closes: Oct 14, 2026
PD-22-7334
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