As the 2024/25 school year progresses, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations have a valuable opportunity to seek K-12 STEM grants that can enhance their educational programs. Beyond its acronym—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—STEM represents a philosophy that connects hard skills with soft skills, promoting critical thinking and practical applications in students’ everyday lives. By investing in STEM education, we prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s innovators.
Available K-12 STEM Grants
1. Improve PreK-12 STEM Education
Grants available for nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (IHEs), tribal governments, and others aimed at research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education.
2. Enhance STEM Education
Fellowships for K-12 educators that focus on professional development while advancing STEM education nationwide.
3. Libraries with K-12 STEM Education Programs
Grants for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries to support programs that advance K-12 STEM education in eligible regions.
4. Innovative STEM Programming
Grants of up to $15,000 for K-12 school districts, education associations, and career and technology centers to enhance K-12 STEM education.
5. STEM Professional Development Program
Opportunities for middle and high school teachers to participate in professional development programs focused on STEM.
6. Activities that Enhance STEM Education
Grants for K-12 STEM educators aimed at professional development opportunities like seminars and workshops, as well as materials for both in-classroom and out-of-school educational settings.
7. Students and Professionals in STEM Fields
Grants to nonprofit organizations and IHEs for professional development of undergraduate students and professionals in STEM fields.
8. Libraries to Improve STEM and Environmental Disciplines
Grants of up to $5,000 for libraries to enhance services related to STEM and environmental disciplines, including various projects and activities.
9. STEM Courses at the Middle School Level
Funding for public and charter schools to implement or expand STEM courses at the middle school level, including teacher training and equipment costs.
10. K-12 Teachers for STEM Programs
Grants of $500 for K-12 teachers to promote STEM education through classroom resources and materials related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
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By leveraging these funding opportunities, organizations can significantly contribute to the advancement of K-12 STEM education, fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among students.
