Burns and McDonnell Foundation Grants is sponsored by Burns and McDonnell Foundation. Supports organizations involved with human services and STEM education.

STEM Grant Program | Burns & McDonnell Foundation The Burns & McDonnell Foundation is partnering with schools nationwide to spark curiosity, creativity and confidence in the next generation of STEM leaders in the communities where our employee-owners live and work. We’re offering grants of up to $5,000 to strengthen STEM learning in the classroom and school-based STEM programs.

Investing in STEM matters because it gives students the problem-solving, critical-thinking and real-world skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. If you’re an educator with a passion for sparking innovation, apply now! Applications for the 2026-27 school year are due March 13, 2026.

Let’s build a brighter future—together!

Grant requests will be evaluated by Burns & McDonnell employee-owners based on our program priorities: Expands access to STEM learning Benefits groups of students (e.g., extracurricular clubs/teams, classroom, grade, school) Supports ongoing STEM project-based learning and design thinking throughout the year Robotics, Coding & Circuitry Educator professional development K-12 public, private, parochial, charter, independent school or homeschool consortium Application must be submitted by a school staff member Schools must be located within 75 miles of an eligible Burns & McDonnell community Now through March 13: Application period By April 17: Grant award notification; funds must be utilized within 12 months of the date of award April 24: Grant agreements emailed Grants are remitted within four weeks of a signed grant agreement Frequently Asked Questions What are the eligible communities?

Schools within 75 miles of the following communities are eligible to apply. California: Brea, Los Angeles, San Diego, Walnut Creek Florida: Melbourne, Miami, Orlando Illinois: Chicago, Downers Grove Minnesota: Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul Missouri: Kansas City, St.

Louis New York: Boonville, New York North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh Pennsylvania: Conshohocken, Philadelphia South Carolina: Aiken, Greenville South Dakota: Sioux Falls Tennessee: Chattanooga, Nashville, Oak Ridge Texas: Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston Virginia: Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Richmond, Roanoke Washington: Richland, Seattle, Vancouver Wisconsin: Appleton, Madison Why isn’t my community listed as an eligible location?

The Foundation is focused on supporting schools and teachers where our employees live and work. As our company footprint expands, we will evaluate our eligibility guidelines. Can I apply for a grant if I’m not connected with a school?

At this time, we are only accepting applications from K-12 schools, submitted by a school staff member. We will evaluate our eligibility guidelines as the program expands. Can you provide examples of what you fund?

Robotics, Coding & Circuitry (e.g. LEGO/FIRST, VEX, Sphero, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, drones) STEM Labs (e.g. 3D printers, AR/VR headsets, laser cutters, durable manipulatives) Life Sciences (e.g. microscopes, greenhouses, hydroponic towers, weather stations) Educator professional development (e.g. conference or training registration) Personal-use technology devices, such as iPads, Chromebooks or laptops One-time events such as Family STEM Nights or community partner events Staff salaries and stipends Transportation and lodging expenses Individuals (e.g., scholarships) Can funding go toward summer STEM initiatives?

Yes. Grants should be used in the upcoming academic year (fall 2026 through summer 2027). Can multiple staff from my school apply for more than one grant?

Yes. However, the Foundation is unlikely to fund each request. How much funding can I request?

Grants will be awarded up to $5,000 per applicant. Do you accept multiyear grant requests? No. Grants should be used in the upcoming academic year (fall 2026 through summer 2027).

If I received funding in a previous grant cycle, can I apply again? Yes. However, the Foundation is unlikely to award grants multiple years in a row.

How are funds distributed? Grants will be remitted to the school, district or school/district foundation. The Foundation cannot grant to an individual.

What is the application deadline? What do I need to submit my application? Click here to view a sample application.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my application? Please email stem@burnsmcd. com .

What if the professional development program I’m planning to attend has not posted its registration fee(s)? Please include the prior year’s fees. The grant request can be made for the prior year’s fees plus 20%.

Why is a grant contact necessary? We need a primary point of contact for grant administration and communication purposes. Grants will be remitted to the school, district or school/district foundation.

The Foundation cannot grant to an individual. How do I know the Burns & McDonnell Foundation received my application? Each applicant will receive a confirmation email upon submittal.

When and how will I find out if my grant request is approved? You will receive an email by April 17, 2026, notifying you of our decision. When and how are grants distributed?

Grants will be remitted to the school, district or school/district foundation within three weeks of the Foundation receiving a signed grant agreement. Can I make changes after my grant request is funded? Please email stem@burnsmcd.

com to discuss changes to the grant request or budget. Prospective changes should not alter the original intent of the grant request. What if I change positions, schools and/or districts after I receive a grant notification?

Please email stem@burnsmcd. com to discuss. What are the reporting requirements?

Grant recipients receiving support for resource materials, supplies, equipment and technology to enhance STEM learning in classroom or extracurricular settings will be asked to provide two impact updates during the following academic year, in January and late April 2027.

Grant recipients receiving support for professional development for teachers to enhance STEM learning in the classroom will be asked to provide one impact update in late April 2027. Updates will include a summary of student impact and experience, and how funds have been spent to date against the submitted budget. Fill out my online form .