STEM Action Grants
STEM Action Grants provide small grants of up to $5,000 to innovative nonprofit organizations led by social entrepreneurs.
The STEM Action Grants program is dedicated to bolstering and supporting community-driven nonprofit organizations in their work to enhance the public’s understanding of science and increase participation in STEM in their communities. Since its launch in 2016, the STEM Action Grants program has awarded $1.71 million 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. Previous grantees have used funding to support efforts such as bringing STEM to life through comic books and building pathways to technology careers through technical career readiness education.
Important Dates for 2026
Application Deadline
February 15, 2026
Selection Notification
Spring 2026
Funding Distribution
May 2026
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.
Regeneron dedicates $30 million of its renewed Science Talent Search title sponsorship over the next decade to Society for Science's STEM Outreach Programs, investing in educators who inspire future scientists
Society for Science announced that, as part of Regeneron’s previously announced $150 million title sponsorship renewal of the Science Talent Search, extending its support of Society for Science through 2036, the company will invest $30 million to strengthen the Society’s STEM Outreach Programs. The funding will help educators, schools and community organizations prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators.
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