Frequently Asked Questions
The application typically opens in early winter and closes in late winter. After closing, the applications will be read by a panel of evaluators and grantees will be notified of their selection by March. Funds are disbursed in April and the grantees are officially announced on the Society’s website.
Eligibility requirements and guidance on organizations sought can be found here.
Organizations should meet one or more of the following criteria:
- • Be a mission-driven organization whose goals align with the Society’s mission, including a science literate society
- • Advocate for the general public’s increased understanding of STEM fields
- • Aim to spark life-long interest in and appreciation for STEM fields through unique programming
- • Aim to increase participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields through increased accessibility and exposure to science
You can find a list of past grantees here.
Organizations must be headquartered in the U.S. and funding may only serve people residing in the U.S.
We do not schedule calls or meetings to answer questions about individual organizations or applications. If you have questions, please carefully review this FAQ document and the STEM Action Grant “About” page. If you still have questions, you can email grants@societyforscience.org
The amount of funding available each cycle varies but generally ranges from $200,000 to $400,000.
The list does not need to be exhaustive but rather illustrative. For example, this could include program registration, dates of large events such as festivals or expos, start dates for camp or other classes, or dates of virtual programming. You should include whatever events and dates you think would be good for the selection committee to be aware of.
Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback on applications.
Yes! If your organization meets the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to reapply. The size and composition of the entry pool and amount of funding available vary from year to year, as do your organization’s needs and priorities. Tell us what’s new, about exciting projects we could support, and perhaps this will be your organization’s year.