FY26 STEM Ed NSF Funding Opportunities
A list of current (not comprehensive) funding for STEM education for informal, K-12 classroom, and undergraduate education. Check the guidelines for details and due dates.
You can find additional resources and search for more funding opportunities at the general NSF website: http://nsf.gov/
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.
NSF25-545 full proposal accepted anytime
NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
NSF 22-586 deadline July 22, 2026, by 5 pm organization’s local time.
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports mid-career researchers, at the associate professor rank (or equivalent), to substantively enhance and advance their research program through synergistic partnerships.
NSF 22-603 February 1 – March 1, 2027, by 5 pm organization’s local time.
Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports convergent research, education and networking activities to improve understanding, prediction and resilience to wildland fire and its interactions with communities, infrastructure and the natural environment.
PD 25-345Y form April 1 – April 7, 2026, due by 5 pm organization’s local time.
Encourages proposals supporting STEM education, research and workforce development with learners, educators, researchers and local industry in and with rural and remote communities while addressing their needs and leveraging local assets.
NSF 25-023
Supports intensive research by undergraduate students in any NSF-funded area of research. REU Sites engage a cohort of students in research projects related to a theme. REU Supplements engage students in research related to a new or ongoing NSF research award.
NSF 23-601 by Augusts 19, 2026
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports partnerships between two-year institutions of higher education, other academic institutions, industry and other entities to improve the education of technicians in science and engineering
NSF 24-584 by October 1, 2026
Advanced Technological Education (ATE) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports scholarships and educational innovations that integrate AI and cybersecurity training to prepare a skilled U.S. workforce for the AI and cybersecurity mission of government organizations.
NSF 26-503, target date is April 3, 2026.
CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) | NSF – U.S. National Science Foundation
Supports use-inspired research, translational activities and partnerships that turn scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. Researchers can gain market insights, launch commercial applications and/or facilitate industry adoption.
NSF 25-540, by May 19, 2026, and September 15, 2026