STEM grants for K-12

Up to $400 for classroom supplies plus a $100 teacher stipend for K-12 teachers in 13 southeastern North Carolina counties, due October 25, 2026.

Amount

Up to $400 for the school, plus a $100 teacher stipend

Eligibility

Teachers, Teacher teams

Coverage

Current K-12 teachers in public, charter or private schools in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson or Scotland counties.

Support for educational beehives and bee programming, offering choice of a $2,000 monetary grant or an equipment package for K-12 schools.

Amount

$2,000 or equipment equivalent

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits

Coverage

Grades K-12

$25,000–$100,000 for nonprofits and schools whose programmes match Honda's pillar awards.

Amount

$25,000–$100,000

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Districts

Coverage

NCES-listed schools and districts, 501(c)(3) organizations or nonprofit fiscal sponsors. Programmes must serve a listed Honda operations state; Honda primarily funds organisations with operating budgets over $500,000.

The PLCS Foundation Teacher Grant Program funds innovative ideas that go beyond typical classroom instruction or routine operating expenses to benefit students.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nebraska — Papillion La Vista Community Schools

This program provides funding to teachers for classroom projects connecting STEM learning with real-world environmental topics.

Amount

$500–$800

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

California — San Bernardino County (High Desert), Antelope Valley, Riverside County (Palo Verde Valley)

Grants above $5,000 for project-based STEM learning in grades 6–12 classrooms.

Amount

Over $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

National

Up to $2,000 per teacher for STEAM classroom projects in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties, Colorado; apply before November 2, 2026.

Amount

Up to $2,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers at schools in Larimer, Weld or Boulder County, Colorado.

Connects teachers and industry professionals to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for local STEM careers.

Amount

Up to $50,000 with a required 2:1 match.

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12 public and accredited nonpublic schools

L3Harris Technologies supports the launch of new PLTW Engineering programs and the expansion of Computer Science programs in diverse and economically challenged communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($30,000); Computer Science Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

PreK-12

The Kent Schools Foundation provides grants to educators in the Kent School District to fund projects that directly benefit students through classroom enrichment.

Amount

Up to $3,000 (typically $500)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Washington — Kent School District

$5,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$5,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

$10,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$10,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

Project Lead The Way, in partnership with 3M, offers grants to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW Engineering programs in K-12 schools near 3M facilities.

Amount

New Program ($15,000); Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arconic Foundation partners with PLTW to support the implementation of PLTW Engineering and expansion of PLTW Launch programs in schools located in Arconic communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($20,000); Launch Program Expansion ($5,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch) and High School (Engineering)

Ardagh Group provides significant multi-year funding to implement or expand PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its 24 U.S. communities.

Amount

New Program (Up to $50,000); Program Expansion ($15,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arrow Electronics supports the expansion of PLTW Launch, Gateway, and Engineering programs for schools located near its facilities, with a focus on the Atlanta area.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch), Middle (Gateway), and High School (Engineering)

Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Amount

New Program ($40,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

The John Deere Foundation partners with PLTW to expand access to Engineering programs for students in underserved communities near John Deere home locations.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

High School (Engineering focus)

Huber partners with PLTW to support the implementation of new PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

Amount

Gateway New Program ($20,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Middle School (Gateway focus)

Individual teacher grants of up to $800 for schools served by Covington Electric Cooperative in Alabama, due November 6, 2026.

Amount

Up to $800

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Individual teachers in grades K4-12 at public and private schools served by Covington Electric Cooperative.

Ten $500 classroom grants for public and private K-12 schools within the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory, due November 6, 2026.

Amount

$500–$500

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Schools

Coverage

Teachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory.

Supports research and development of evidence-based resources to enhance STEM learning for PreK-12 students.

Amount

Awards typically range from $450,000 to $3,000,000 depending on project type.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

PreK-12 students and teachers

Funding for schools and organizations to improve environmental literacy through hands-on programs for students and teacher training.

Amount

Grow Grants range from $5,001 to $30,000; Seed Grants up to $5,000; Impact Grants up to $65,000.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Preschool through adults

$70,000 per awarded Kentucky district for evidence-based K-3 mathematics curriculum and curriculum-based professional learning.

Amount

$70,000 per awarded district

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

Kentucky

Supports interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for K-12 STEM education challenges.

Amount

Development awards range up to $2,000,000.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 students and teachers

Up to $2,500 for innovative K-12 classroom projects in four Tennessee counties, due December 1, 2026.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

All K-12 teachers in Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie and Bledsoe County schools.

Grants up to $5,000 for project-based STEM learning in grades 6–12 classrooms, four rounds a year.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

National

A consolidated application for multiple grant opportunities focused on academic acceleration strategies for Texas school systems.

Amount

Up to 00 million total across 21 opportunities

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

This program provides support to U.S. middle and high school teachers to engage their students in authentic STEM research.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (grades 6-12)

$10,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by December 4, 2026.

Amount

$10,000

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

Supports environmental education and stewardship projects to improve student ability to take action benefiting Chesapeake ecosystems.

Amount

Up to $75,000 per project.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 students

This program offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers for classroom programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Peabody, MA Teachers

Supports research and development projects to enhance STEM learning in informal environments.

Amount

Awards range from $250,000 to $3,000,000 depending on the project type.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

Informal K-12 settings

This scholarship provides a full tuition award for high school students to attend Docera's virtual Medical Intensive program.

Amount

$1,499 program scholarship

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — NSHSS members in grades 9-12

Up to $2,500 for high school chemistry teachers to attend professional development.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

National

$500 grants for full-time educators to purchase classroom materials, including books, software, lab supplies, and audio-visual equipment.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12

Prize packages valued up to $20,000 to recognize K-12 science programs for exemplary lab instruction using limited resources in specific Shell asset communities.

Amount

Up to $20,000 in supplies and PD

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Grades K-12

For students in electronics, electronic communications or related software development.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship offers financial awards to high school students with an interest in STEM fields.

Amount

Two (2) $1,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This program provides grants to teachers and school-based administrators in Broward County Public Schools for original and innovative projects designed to enhance teaching and improve learning outcomes.

Amount

$500 – $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools

This grant funds teachers in City of Hollywood schools for original and innovative projects in specific focus areas.

Amount

average $500 - $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools (City of Hollywood)

$750 for school and youth garden programs serving at least 15 young people. Opens November 9, 2026.

Amount

$750

Eligibility

Schools, Education organizations, Nonprofits

Coverage

National

This scholarship offers a one-time monetary award to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field.

Amount

$5000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Alabama — Madison county or adjacent counties (including adjacent TN counties)

This scholarship honors Tom Sayrs, an engineering enthusiast and Science Olympiad volunteer, by supporting students pursuing higher education in science or engineering.

Amount

$1000-$3000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Indiana — Bartholomew County Residents

One application for every SME scholarship you qualify for in manufacturing-related fields.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

$2,500 to $5,000 grants for educators to implement innovative and effective forms of learning that enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

This scholarship provides financial support for high school students in Illinois to explore, expand, or experience talent development opportunities.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

This scholarship provides financial support for elementary school students in Illinois to explore or expand talent development opportunities.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only — Grades 1-5

This scholarship provides financial support for middle school students to explore, expand, or experience an opportunity for talent development in Illinois.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Illinois Only

The Lancaster County Community Foundation awards scholarships to students in Lancaster County pursuing vocational, technical, two-year, or four-year degrees.

Amount

$400 to $10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Pennsylvania — Lancaster County

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers a wide variety of scholarships through a Universal Application process to support students pursuing higher education.

Amount

Multiple awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Ohio — Lorain County residents or high school attendees

This scholarship supports students pursuing a Business, Education, or STEM degree at an eligible Tennessee college or university, with exceptions for WKU and UAH.

Amount

Up to $30,000 per academic year

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Tennessee — Middle Tennessee Counties

This program provides competitive grants to Ohio public schools to expand and sustain high-quality STEM learning.

Amount

$10,000 (Ignite) or $15,000 (Strengthen/Innovate)

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Ohio Only

AdoptAClassroom.org offers grants for teachers to fund classroom needs related to STEM through its Spotlight Fund program.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

Up to $1,000 for K-5 teachers bringing hands-on STEM into the classroom.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Public schools, Private schools

Coverage

K-5 teachers

Statewide classroom grant programme from North Carolina's electric cooperatives; applications are closed until April 2027.

Amount

Amount varies by participating cooperative

Eligibility

Teachers, Teacher teams

Coverage

K-12 teachers in participating North Carolina electric cooperative service areas; individual or team applications.

Grants for hands-on youth learning in arts, humanities, science, technology and invention in Saline County, KS.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Kansas

Up to four $1,000 mini-grants for current Michigan Science Teachers Association members to fund science education projects.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

Michigan

Grants of up to $3,000 for high school STEM educators to support innovative, hands-on learning experiences and educational technologies in schools with high economic need.

Amount

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Grades 9-12

Small grants to support student-led classroom projects focused on protecting pollinators, soil, and local biodiversity.

Amount

Up to $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students

Coverage

K-12

Scholarships that cover NSTA conference registration for educators with limited funding.

Amount

Conference registration fee

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Individual educators

Coverage

National

Up to $5,000 for St. Vrain Valley Schools educators. Colorado district only. Winter 2027 deadline to be confirmed.

Amount

Up to $5,000 (by grant type)

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Colorado

Statewide grants to boost STEM education and career exposure for students through transdisciplinary 3P learning.

Amount

Up to $50,000 per grantee.

Eligibility

Districts, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 students

$10,000, a custom garden design and volunteers to create youth garden spaces. Applications closed.

Amount

$10,000 plus garden design and volunteers

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits

Coverage

National

Teacher mini-grant program to promote community science through hands-on data collection in North Carolina schools.

Amount

Mini-grants and materials provided; check official site for current award amounts.

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers

For public and charter schools using gardens to teach water conservation. The 2026 round closed October 2.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Public schools, Charter schools

Coverage

Public and charter schools

Up to $5,000 for community nonprofits that increase public participation in STEM. Not a teacher grant.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Nonprofits

Coverage

Nonprofit organisations only

Covers travel, lodging, food and registration for new high school physics teachers to attend a national AAPT meeting.

Amount

Travel, lodging, food and registration

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

Physics educators; AAPT membership may be required.

Classroom grants of up to $1,000 in four South Carolina counties; the 2026 round closed on September 21, 2026.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers in Williamsburg, Georgetown, Clarendon and Florence counties, South Carolina. Not for professional development.

This scholarship awards high school or undergraduate NSHSS members for their interest in cybersecurity.

Amount

One (1) $1,500 award

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)

Fully paid 3-week flight training experience for high school students aged 16–18.

Amount

Fully paid 3-week program

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National