Boston Scientific Foundation K-12 STEM Education Grants is sponsored by Boston Scientific Foundation. Supports high-quality, evidence-based K-12 STEM education programs targeting economically disadvantaged populations in specific geographic areas.

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Manage my Boston Scientific account Online education and training Grant application process Frequently asked questions The Boston Scientific Foundation supports high quality, evidence-based K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education as well as programs aimed at improving health outcomes for those living with or at risk for non-communicable chronic disease specifically related to cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory, and urologic disorders.

Grant funds must be used to primarily target services to economically disadvantaged populations. Grant applications are accepted by invitation only. Funding is limited and selection of grant awards is competitive.

While an invitation to apply does not guarantee that a grant will be made to your organization, each submission will be given careful consideration. Boston Scientific Foundation is committed to supporting the communities where Boston Scientific Corporation employees live and work.

Applications will be accepted by invitation only and must target the needs of economically disadvantaged populations living within 60 miles of the geographies listed below. Massachusetts (Cambridge, Marlborough or Quincy) Minnesota (Arden Hills, Maple Grove, Minnetonka or Rochester) Puerto Rico (Dorado or San Juan) Grant application process Grant applications are accepted by invitation only during the designated timeframes noted below.

Funding is competitive and limited, and an invitation to apply does not guarantee that a grant will be made to your organization. Decisions are based on available resources and the strength of the proposal compared to other submissions from that region. Please review the eligibility guidelines and FAQs below for details.

Questions may be directed to foundation@bsci. com .

STEM education applications Invited organizations will be notified 1 week prior to application open date Applications accepted January 15 to March 15 Award decisions will be sent by early July Proposals should focus on funding needs and activities beginning after the award date and concluding within 1 year of the grant award Programs must be related to science, technology, engineering, and/or math education for K-12 students Invited organizations will be notified 1 week prior to application open date Applications accepted May 1 to July 1 Award decisions will be sent by early November Proposals should focus on funding needs and activities beginning after the award date and concluding within 1 year of the grant award Programs must be focused on improving care for those living with or at risk of non-communicable chronic disease related to cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory or urologic disorders While we value long-term partnerships with grantees, we also intentionally create space each year for a select number of new grant partners.

Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that were not previously invited to apply may submit a Grant Interest Form to introduce their program and describe how it aligns with the Foundation’s mission and priorities.

Organizations must be recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable entity that meets our Foundation’s primary goal of improving health or STEM educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged persons.

The Boston Scientific foundation does not support: Grants to individual public, private or charter schools Grants that would not primarily serve economically disadvantaged participants Requests for event or team sponsorships, including robotics teams Programs for mental health, dental health, eye health, legal support/advocacy for healthcare coverage, care for the caregivers, homeopathic care, or other conditions not specifically related to our health focus areas Capital campaigns or general fundraising Continuing medical education or medical research requests Political campaigns to support and/or oppose candidates for public office Evangelizing activities of religious organizations Organizations that discriminate in who they hire based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law requiring equal opportunity Frequently asked questions How do you select grantees?

We support programs that improve health and STEM education for economically disadvantaged persons. Applications are initially pre-screened, with qualified submissions then vetted by regional grant review committees.

We are particularity interested in proposals that contain these elements: Evidence based approaches that include a methodology for tracking and measuring improvements in STEM learning or specific health outcomes related to our focus areas.

Clear identification of the target audience and data used to determine the primary beneficiaries (participants) are economically disadvantaged (e.g., household income, enrollment in Medicaid or SNAP benefits, census data for the neighborhood or community, etc.) Cost-effective and results-oriented programs, where our contributions can make a long-term measurable difference in the quality of people’s lives and serve as a catalyst for positive change.

How should I outline operating costs in my application? Within the proposal, applicants will identify the portion of the grant that will be allocated to direct program costs vs. indirect costs (overhead). Applicants will also be required to submit a project budget outlining how grant funds will be allocated.

Program sustainability is important to our funding decisions. If more than 50% of the program’s total budget, particularly staff salaries, would be supported by the grant request, it is vital that we clearly understand how the program can be sustained after a Boston Scientific Foundation grant has ended. What is a typical grant award amount?

Grant amounts vary depending on the number of participants to be served, expected measurable impact, and competition from other strong applicants during any given grant cycle. The average range is $20,000-$30,000 but a limited number of larger or smaller grants may be awarded. If a partial grant could allow you to still offer the program with modifications, this should be noted within the proposal.

Our program starts before your grant award schedule. How should this be noted in the application? Applications should focus on funding needs, expenses, and program activities that will take place after the projected award date, and within the 1-year grant term.

(STEM awards are announced by early July: Health awards are announced by early November.) Grant funding may not be used to reimburse activities that have already taken place prior to grant awards or to support program needs after the 1-year grant deadline. Is it required that 100% of program participants are economically disadvantaged to qualify for grant funding?

No, we understand that many programs support classrooms or other participants with diverse backgrounds and economic status.

However, the Foundation’s mission is to improve health and STEM education for those who are economically disadvantaged, and we aim to fund programs targeted to those audiences, where the majority of beneficiaries qualify based on household income, eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid or other need-based assistance, census data for a particular neighborhood or community, or other relevant sources.

Our program serves participants from across a wide area, but many travel to a region served by your Foundation. Is it eligible? Our mission is to support the STEM education and health of economically disadvantaged residents who live within 60 miles of major Boston Scientific facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

We do not consider proposals for programs that may be hosted in one of the eligible communities if most participants are not residents of that community. Our program provides broad academic or career readiness support, of which STEM is a portion. (Or provides broad healthcare access and services, of which the Foundation’s specific focus areas are a portion.)

Can we apply? The Boston Scientific Foundation funds programs and services specifically targeting improvements in K-12 STEM education or our health focus areas (non-communicable cancer, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal or urologic diseases and disorders).

Applicants whose programs also offer other services may apply if the proposal, grant amount requested, and expected outcomes all are clearly limited to the areas aligned with our mission. We receive more applications than we can fund, and proposals that do not clearly fit with our priorities may be disqualified. Do you sponsor robotics teams?

The Boston Scientific Foundation does not sponsor events or teams, including robotics teams. However, Boston Scientific corporation sponsors a very limited number of FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams each year, with priority given to teams from economically disadvantaged schools or neighborhoods near its major U.S. facilities. For more details, contact communityengagement@bsci.

com . Can we meet with you to discuss our proposal before we apply? Due to the large number of prospective applicants and our small staff size, we’re unable to meet with most organizations before they apply.

We ask that you thoroughly review all guidelines, eligibility criteria and FAQs. Questions that are not addressed on our website may be sent to foundation@bsci. com.

During the grant review period, our assigned regional reviewers may reach out with any clarifying questions as needed. Who helps staff and manage the Foundation? In addition to our small staff, the Boston Scientific Foundation relies on the due diligence of our Foundation Ambassadors, comprised of employee volunteers in key regions.

These teams evaluate grant applications at a local level and make recommendations from their respective regions. Our Foundation board of directors oversees grant recommendations made by these Ambassadors. How soon will grants be paid after approval?

All grant funds are paid via ACH about 1-3 weeks following the award notification email, provided the grantee has confirmed routing details per instructions. What are the impact reporting requirements? Every Boston Scientific Foundation grantee must submit an Impact Report at the completion of the grant period—one year from the date of the award notification.

The form will be added to your applicant portal following grant approval. Future proposals to the Boston Scientific Foundation will not be considered if an Impact Report is not submitted for a prior grant award, though interim reports may be accepted in some circumstances due to overlap between 1-year grant terms and subsequent application deadlines. Please contact foundation@bsci.

com with any questions. Why is the Boston Scientific Foundation using an invite-only process? This approach allows us to build deeper, more strategic partnerships with organizations that align most closely with our mission and values.

It also ensures a more efficient and focused use of our resources. Will past grantees be invited to apply? Past grantees are part of our valued network and some will be invited to apply based on performance and alignment with current priorities.

However, we deliberately aim to support a portion of new grantees each year, so a past award does not guarantee future funding or an invitation to apply. How can my organization be considered for an invitation? While we do not accept unsolicited proposals, you may share a brief overview of your organization’s work and impact by completing an introductory Grant Interest Form .

We review these periodically to inform future invitation cycles. What happens after an organization is invited? Invited organizations will receive an email with application instructions, deadlines, and access to our grant portal.

Proposals are reviewed by our regional grant committees and applicants may be contacted by a member of the committee as part of the due diligence process. STEM grants are typically approved by the Foundation Board in June and Health grants are typically approved in October; applicants are notified of funding decisions soon after. Why are individual public, private, and charter schools no longer eligible for Foundation grant funding?

Many charitable foundations, including ours, follow best practices that prioritize organizations with broader reach and sustainable impact. Funding individual schools can unintentionally create disparities among schools and limit benefits to a single student population. Additionally, many schools are classified as government entities, adding complexity to direct funding.

To encourage more equitable access and long-term community impact, we now focus on supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations able to deliver evidence-based programs across multiple schools and student groups, ensuring broader reach.