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Find similar grantsUnited Engineering Foundation (UEF) Grants Program is sponsored by United Engineering Foundation. Supports engineering and education programs that advance the engineering profession. Encourages broad-based, interdisciplinary proposals integrating multiple engineering fields and subspecialties.
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The UEF Grants Program – United Engineering Foundation United Engineering Foundation Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions Thank you for your grant to support the “The Next MacGyver” project, which allowed world-wide crowd-sourcing of ideas for a TV show featuring an female engineer lead character and engaging top Hollywood talent to provide a real shot at making that long-desired goal happen.
It is inspiring and refreshing to know there are organizations like yours willing to take on “outside-the-box” ideas that could have outsized impact." Randy Atkins, Director of Communications, National Academy of Engineering If it is Good for the Engineering Profession, Good for Collaboration, and Good for the Public, the UEF Grants Program is Good for You. All funding for the grants comes from endowment earnings.
The UEF gives between 5 – 10 grants per year totaling nearly $800,000. We invite you to explore the sections below to learn more about the UEF Grant Program. The United Engineering Foundation advances the engineering arts and sciences for the welfare of humanity.
It supports engineering and education by, among other means, making grants. Grants should be consistent with advancing engineering. The UEF Board of Trustees evaluates and judges proposals in view of the UEF mission, the perceived ability of the proposal and proposer(s) to further that mission, and the available funding.
Proposals are accepted only from U.S. based organizations classified by the Internal Revenue Service as having 501(c)(3) status. While all proposals meeting the requirements for U.S. based organizations having 501(c)(3) status, established deadlines, and will be considered, certain UEF preferences should be understood by proposers: Broad-based, interdisciplinary proposals that further the engineering profession as a whole are preferred.
Multiple-year proposals are welcome, but funding is awarded for a single year only. Proposals for subsequent years follow procedures identical to that of single-year proposals. No commitment for funding of subsequent years of a multiple-year project should be inferred from funding of a prior year.
Projects must be performed ONLY between January and December of the specific “Grant Year. ” Projects that are outside “business as usual” of the proposing organization are preferred. Technical research proposals and proposals by individuals are seldom accepted.
Proposals are accepted from not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups of such entities, once per year. UEF’s 2026 grant process (for 2027 grants) consists of two stages: Submission of a short 2-page concept paper, by 6:00 p. m.
EDT May 1, 2026. Please make sure to complete the attached Concept Paper form with all information when sending your submission. Instructions are included at the top of the form.
For those concept papers selected for an invitation, submission of a detailed proposal, by 6:00 p. m. EDT August 1, 2026.
Please note, submissions of multiple concept papers for UEF Grants from any 501 (c) 3/6 organization must be prioritized by the submitting organization with the initial consideration for the top two concept papers in any grant cycle. Email: grants@unitedengineeringfnd. org with any questions or issues.
Concept papers in excess of 2 pages will be automatically rejected. The proposal should provide more detail, including detailed objectives, detailed schedule, business plan, and reporting. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email, grants@unitedengineeringfnd.
org . Reports are required at the end of the project period. We have created a list of Frequently Asked Questions for your convenience.
If you still need assistance, please contact us at director@unitedengineeringfnd. org Recently updated guidelines for the UEF Grant Program, downloadable as a PDF document. Grants that have been approved for the 2026 grant cycle.
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Summaries of Grants from 2022 (provided as a . zip file). Providing grant funding that supports the engineering profession.
Five major engineering societies have and continue to play a key role in UEF activities. The most recent UEF grant of $337,000 received a two-to-one match by a grant from another organization. United Engineering Foundation 1650 Market Street, Suite 1200 Email: director@unitedengineeringfnd.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, engineering societies, professional organizations advancing engineering arts and sciences. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $50,000-$150,000 total annually; UEF gives 5-10 grants per year totaling nearly $800,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
United Engineering Foundation (UEF) Grants Program is funded by United Engineering Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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