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STEM Action Grants - Society for Science Close the sitewide search The STEM Action Grants program provides small grants of up to $5,000 to innovative nonprofit organizations led by social entrepreneurs. The STEM Action Grants program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation in STEM in their communities.
Since its launch in 2016, the STEM Action Grants program has awarded a total of $1,715,000 to 193 impactful organizations . Grantees may apply for up to $5,000 in funding and may apply to renew for up to three years. Organizations that receive funding for three years are also eligible to apply for a $10,000 capacity-building grant.
2026 STEM Action Grantees Society for Science is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 STEM Action Grants, awarded to 61 organizations representing 31 states, Washington D. C. , and Puerto Rico.
Learn more about the grantees Learn about the eligibility requirements and the online application Be notified when the application opens. Check out our FAQ guide here “Weeks before the scheduled program, Puerto Rico was devastated by two hurricanes, leaving much of the island was without power. However, a brave group from Guaynabo gathered technology and students together to participate in a virtual field trip.
It was amazing to see the students so eager to learn in the midst of what was happening around them” “…Venture Outdoors aims to build a community of environmental champions who work to protect their local green spaces. Thanks in part to previous STEM Action Grant funding, the organization’s Outdoor Learning Lab youth programs have expanded to include more environmental STEM lessons.
Its most recent STEM Action Grant of $5,000 will connect an even greater number of young people to these opportunities. ” Society for Science awards $295,000 to 61 organizations bringing STEM to communities across the nation Arizona students ignite STEM interests at Intel® Education Outreach Day Meet the 2025–26 Lemelson Invention Education Ambassadors
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