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NSF STEM K-12 Grant

NSF STEM K-12 supports fundamental, applied, and translational research intended to advance STEM teaching and learning and improve understanding of education across the human lifespan in formal and informal settings. Eligible submitters are specified U.S.-based commercial organizations, certain U.S. non-academic nonprofits, state and local governments, qualifying U.S. two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. The supplied record reports $30 million in total funding and no cost-share requirement, but does not provide a deadline, award-size range, expected award count, or the contents of the attached solicitation and its review criteria.

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Geography

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Organization size

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Program area

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Education

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Population served

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Matching funds

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF intends to support fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan and in formal and informal settings.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The project is framed as fundamental, applied, or translational research and directly addresses STEM teaching and learning. The proposed research explains its relevance to a formal or informal educational setting, education across the lifespan, or both. The submitting organization clearly falls within a listed applicant category, such as a qualifying institution of higher education, federally recognized Tribal Nation, state or local government, eligible nonprofit, or qualifying U.S.-based commercial organization. For a commercial applicant, the organization can substantiate the strong scientific or engineering research or education capabilities specified in the notice.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet contains no official review criteria or reviewer instructions. It is reasonable to infer that reviewers will need to see a coherent research contribution and a direct connection to the program’s stated purposes—STEM teaching and learning, educational understanding, and relevant formal or informal contexts—but these are not confirmed scoring criteria.

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What this grant funds

The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan and a range of formal and informal settings.

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Decision economics

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Award range: Not specified
Total program funding: $30,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Geography: National
Cost share: Not indicated
Assistance listing: Not specified

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Geographic fit

National

Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -State and Local Governments -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: NSF Publication 25-545
Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

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Verification: verified
Source: grants gov
Last checked: 8/23/2026, 8:51:04 AM
Content updated: 8/12/2026, 3:39:08 AM
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Material changes

8/11/2026
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8/10/2026
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8/7/2026
Updated application details, categories, cost share required, description, eligibility, eligibility details, important dates, requirements, source citations, total funding.
8/6/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about NSF STEM K-12 Grant.

Is NSF STEM K-12 Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is Not specified. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does NSF STEM K-12 Grant provide?

NSF STEM K-12 Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $30,000,000. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to NSF STEM K-12 Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does NSF STEM K-12 Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to NSF STEM K-12 Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from Not specified using the preparation plan above.