Science and Technology Grants

Who's eligible: Most science and technology grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).

Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.

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How do I find science and technology grants for my nonprofit?

Search Grants.gov by the Science and Technology funding category, or use GrantQuick to get automatic alerts matched to your mission — free for 1 search profile.

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for science and technology grants?

Most science and technology grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.

How much funding is available for science and technology grants?

Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for science and technology programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.

Science and Technology Grants

Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program

EARLY STAGE INNOVATIONS FOR IN SITU RESOURCE UTILIZATION (ESI26-ISRU)

Vietnam CyberSafe Hacks 2026

EARLY STAGE INNOVATIONS (ESI26)

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research)

Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Resilience and Positive Mental Health Outcomes Among People with Spinal Cord Injury

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Development)

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Employment Among People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program

Interdisciplinary Transportation Law and Policy Technology Training Development

Fiscal Year 26 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)

&#8203;Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities&#8203;

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy &ndash; Scholar Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

2026 U.S. Speaker Program

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

DOW Combat Readiness &ndash; Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in T&uuml;rkiye

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy &ndash; Leadership Award

Prosperity through Partnership: Catalyzing U.S.-Algerian Collaboration in Innovation, Commerce and English Language

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

NIJ FY 2026 State and Local Collection and Reporting of Crime Data

About Science and Technology Grants

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Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award

DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award