Summer STEM, Math, and Science Grant Opportunities: June–August 2025

28th May 2025

STEM Grants

Due Date: June 17, 2025
Description: This Department of Defense Air Force Research Laboratory initiative offers substantial funding for STEM education and workforce development projects. It focuses on cultivating future scholars in STEM fields to meet the evolving needs of the defense sector.
Link: https://atomgrants.com/grant/future-scholars-stem-workforce-dod-afrl

Due Date: June 20, 2025
Description: The FIRE program funds research and educational initiatives in fire science, aiming to advance understanding and innovation in fire prevention, suppression, and safety education.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/edu

Due Date: July 16, 2025
Description: The IUSE: EDU program supports projects that enhance STEM education at the undergraduate level. It encourages the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices and curriculum improvements to increase student engagement and learning outcomes in STEM disciplines.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/iuse-edu-improving-undergraduate-stem-education-directorate-stem

Due Date: July 23, 2025
Description: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program offers early-career faculty members support for research and education initiatives. It aims to foster the integration of education and research, providing a foundation for a lifetime of leadership in STEM fields.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/career-faculty-early-career-development-program

Due Date: August 12, 2025
Description: E-RISE supports collaborative research projects in STEM within EPSCoR jurisdictions. The program aims to build research capacity and promote innovation through partnerships among institutions and researchers.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/e-rise-epscor-research-infrastructure-improvement-program-epscor

Due Date: August 14, 2025
Description: The S-STEM-Net program supports scholarships and projects aimed at improving STEM education and workforce development. It focuses on increasing the success of low-income students in STEM disciplines through financial support and enhanced educational opportunities.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/s-stem-net-scholarships-stem-network

Due Date: August 26, 2025
Description: This program provides scholarships and support for STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 teachers. It aims to address the critical need for highly qualified STEM teachers in high-need school districts.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/edu/programs

Due Date: August 20, 2025
Description: PRIMES supports collaborative research projects in the mathematical sciences that involve partnerships between academic institutions and other organizations. The program aims to foster innovation and address complex problems through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/primes-partnerships-research-innovation-mathematical-sciencesNSF - National Science Foundation

Due Date: Rolling
Description: The Simons Foundation's Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for its Targeted Grants in MPS program. These grants support high-risk, high-reward research in mathematics and the physical sciences. The funding level and duration are flexible and should be appropriate based on the type of support requested in the proposal.
Link: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/targeted-grants-in-mps/PR Newswire+30East Carolina University+30suno.edu+30Simons Foundation

Due Date: June 1, 2025
Description: This grant supports high school chemistry teachers in enhancing classroom learning, fostering student development, and revealing the wonders of chemistry. Funding can be used for laboratory equipment, instructional materials, and professional development.
Link: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/grants/hachhighschool.html

Due Date: June 6, 2025
Description: These grants provide K-12 teachers with funding to improve the education of their students in meteorology and related sciences. Grants can be used for purchasing equipment, developing instructional materials, or attending professional development workshops.
Link: https://nwas.org/solhirsch/LinkedIn

Due Date: August 31, 2025
Description: SAFE offers grants to K-12 teachers to incorporate aviation-themed lessons into their curriculum. The program aims to promote aviation education and inspire students to explore careers in aviation and aerospace.
Link: https://www.safepilots.org/programs/k-12-classroom-teacher-grant-program/

Deadline: Rolling
Description: The AFCEA Educational Foundation provides funding to U.S. elementary or secondary/intermediate schools to promote STEM innovation in the classrooms. Grants support STEM programs/projects, with priority given to teachers in economically disadvantaged schools. Applicants must teach a STEM subject in the U.S. and be U.S. citizens.
Link: https://www.afcea.org/gravely-and-paige-grants

Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Saxena Family Foundation awards grants and supports programs that focus on STEM education and empowering women in the United States and India. The foundation supports initiatives that promote STEM education and the empowerment of women through literacy, job training, and life-skills programs.
Link: https://saxenafoundation.com/