STEM Education Grants for Nonprofits

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Marshall Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
  • Invited Applications: April 17, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
Grant Range: $25000 - $100000
Average Grant: $25000 - $30000

The Marshall Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of citizens of Tucson and Pima County, AZ.

Grantmaking priorities include:

Early Childhood to Graduate Education…

Sauer Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 25, 2026
Grant Range: $2000 - $120000

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to use its resources to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Minnesota.

The Foundation supports nonprofit…

FOCUS Broadband

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Application Deadline:
  • Connect Grants: None
  • Community Connections and Education Grants: February 27, 2026

The FOCUS Broadband Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations that add value to the lives of the residents of Brunswick, Columbus, and Robeson counties in North Carolina.

Grants are…

Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm EST 
 
Grant Range: $2500 - $50000

The Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations that create opportunities for community members by expanding access to digital tools, skills training, and resources.…

Community Foundation for Monterey County

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Application Deadline:
  • Impact Grants: March 20, 2026
  • Small Grants: February 27, June 30, and October 30, 2026

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of Monterey County, CA.

The Impact Grants program supports initiatives…

Alaska Space Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

Apprenticeships: March 1 and August 1, annually
NASA Internship: February 27, 2026
Alaska Industry Internship: No current deadline
Travel Award: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
 

The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) is a consortium of public and private universities and nonprofit organizations that sponsors programs to enhance teaching, research, and educational outreach…

NOVA Chemicals Community Investment Program

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Application Deadline:

February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, annually

The NOVA Chemicals Community Investment Program supports local community organizations dedicated to improving the overall quality of life in company communities. Company communities include…

NextEra Energy Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28/29, June 30, and October 31, annually
Grant Range: $1000 - $20000

The NextEra Energy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in communities in northwest Florida served by the Florida Power & Light Company, including Bay,…

STEM education helps students prepare for careers in the incredibly valuable fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. However, for many students, these educational aspirations are out of reach, due to cost or lack of local facilities. There are also many students who simply do not give the STEM field enough attention due to cultural biases, or a lack of knowledge about the field as a whole.

There are many nonprofits that look to help bridge this gap, by empowering students to learn about and find success in the STEM fields. These nonprofits are only able to do this through the generous funding from STEM education grants. This grant money can go towards a wide range of programs and initiatives. This could include providing fresh curricula or lab equipment for students, or professional development for STEM education. It can also help promote a wide range of extracurricular material, such as robotics clubs, coding camps, and science fairs. 

STEM education grants come from a variety of sources. These can include federal agencies, such as the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. There are also a wide range of private foundations that look to give support to STEM education initiatives, such as the Lemelson Foundation. It’s also not uncommon for large tech companies such as Google and Microsoft to try to boost their hiring pool through providing STEM education grants.

When preparing a STEM education grant proposal, as with any grant proposal, it's important to incorporate educational and convincing data. For STEM education grant proposals in particular, you’ll want to include data on things like STEM literacy rates, the growing demand for STEM skills in the future, and the disparity in STEM education among certain communities or groups.

If you need more information on how to write award-winning grant proposals, you can check out our full overview on the topic. You can also browse an excellent selection of STEM education grants right here, all ready for application.