STEM Action Grants

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 for all communities. Since its launch in 2016, the STEM Action Grants program has awarded a total of $1.15 million to 144 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.

View past STEM Action Grantees: 2019 • 2020 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024

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“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”

Virtual Field Trips

“…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.”

Venture Outdoors