National Science Foundation (NSF)

federal agency

National Science Foundation (NSF) offers 3 K-12 funding programs listed on K-12 Funding.

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Who can apply?

Eligible applicant types haven't been confirmed from official sources yet. Check each programme below.

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Last verified October 16, 2026

Funding programmes

Open now (3)

Closes in 33 daysfederal funding

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY (Development Proposals)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
STEMTechnologyResearch
Closes in 26 daysfederal funding

NSF Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
STEMResearchProfessional development
Deadline: January 13, 2027federal funding

NSF Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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
STEMResearchInnovation