STEM Action Grants

Providing small grants to innovative nonprofit organizations led by social entrepreneurs.

The STEM Action Grant 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 of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Since 2016, the Society has awarded $170,000 to 29 organizations.

About

Learn about the eligibility requirements and the online application

Sign-Up

Sign-up here to be notified when the STEM Action Grant opens in March 2020

Awardees

Learn more about the 2019 awardees

“The funding allowed our organization to provide the community with access to free STEM activities. We provided over 100 hours of STEM activities and five field trips designed to educate and inspire a population of youth who are historically underserved and underrepresented in STEM.”

Black Girls Dive

“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

From the Society Blog

Bill Wallace and Tina Gibson spoke about how to conduct life sciences research at home.

May 27, 2020

At Virtual Regeneron ISEF, educators shared top tips for researching at home

May 12, 2020

Teachers foray into the world of webinars and share their key best practices

Linda sent her students all the materials they needed to make the best fried rice at home.

April 30, 2020

Teacher notes: Continuing science outside the classroom with fried rice

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