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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.
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs

Posted: May 14, 2025
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
#2025-NIST-MSE-01
U.S. National Science Foundation

Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact

Posted: May 9, 2025
#PD-19-126Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus

Posted: Apr 16, 2025
#PD-25-058Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards

Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Closes: Jul 1, 2026
#23-566
U.S. National Science Foundation

The Research on Research Security Program

Posted: Apr 16, 2025
#PD-25-275Y
Munitions Directorate

Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Posted: Apr 14, 2025
Closes: Oct 31, 2029
#FA865125S0001
U.S. National Science Foundation

Applied Mathematics

Posted: Mar 16, 2025
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
#PD-16-1266
U.S. National Science Foundation

Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions:

Posted: Jan 31, 2025
#14-579
U.S. National Science Foundation

Infrastructure Systems and People

Posted: Jan 25, 2025
#PD-25-342Y
U.S. National Science Foundation

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science

Posted: Jan 7, 2025
Closes: Apr 14, 2027
#25-533
U.S. National Science Foundation

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure

Posted: Jan 4, 2025
Closes: Jan 20, 2027
#25-531
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
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
U.S. National Science Foundation

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence

Posted: Dec 14, 2024
Closes: Aug 11, 2026
#25-522
U.S. National Science Foundation

Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology

Posted: Dec 10, 2024
#25-516
U.S. National Science Foundation

Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth

Posted: Dec 7, 2024
#25-518
U.S. National Science Foundation

Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes

Posted: Dec 7, 2024
#25-519
U.S. National Science Foundation

Life and Environments Through Time

Posted: Dec 7, 2024
#25-517
U.S. National Science Foundation

Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace

Posted: Dec 6, 2024
Closes: Sep 28, 2026
#25-515
U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program

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

FOUNDATIONS OF TRUSTED SYSTEMS

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

Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions

Posted: Nov 14, 2024
Closes: Mar 3, 2027
#25-510
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363
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