- Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Award Amount: $350,000 - $750,000
- Eligible Grades: K-12
- Application Due: Annual (check nsf.gov)
- Grant Type: Federal Competitive Grant
- More Info: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/stem-k-12
What Are NSF STEM K-12 Grants?
The National Science Foundation funds K-12 STEM education research and program development through several grant mechanisms. Awards range from $350,000 to $750,000 and typically require university partnership. Oregon universities partnering with school districts are strong candidates.
Who Can Apply?
Universities, research institutions, and school districts. Most NSF K-12 grants require a university or nonprofit lead organization. Oregon school districts can be project partners with Oregon universities.
How Forward Education Fits
Forward Education curriculum can serve as the classroom implementation component of an NSF-funded research or program grant. We have experience supporting university-district partnership proposals.
Next Steps
Visit nsf.gov for current K-12 funding opportunities. Contact your nearest Oregon university education department to explore partnership applications.
