Science & Technology Grants

1,415 foundations$15.8B total annual giving$20K median grant65 states with funders

Discover 1,415 grantmaking foundations funding science & technology programs, with combined annual giving of $15.8B. The median grant size for science & technology is $20K.

Science & Technology Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,415

Total Annual Giving

$15.8B

Total Assets Under Management

$62.3B

Median Grant Size

$20K

States with Funders

65

Total Grants on Record

22,057

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James A. Welch Foundation Grants (General Grant Program)

From James A Welch Foundation

MathematicsScienceEngineering+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be qualifying charitable organizations serving Flint and/or Genesee County, Michigan. Proposed programs or projects must identify academically and/or creatively talented students through guidance and counseling and provide additional educational opportunities to cultivate their talents. Grants to individuals, capital projects, major equipment, land purchases, endowments, renovations, sectarian projects, indirect cost recovery, and unrelated fixed overhead are low-priority and rarely funded.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

Subhani Foundation Grant Program

From Subhani Foundation

STEMComputer technologyCareer technology+10 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be Central Texas organizations seeking funding for a specific project or program that benefits Central Texas youth. Applicants must provide a tax identification number and proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Organizations may apply once during a 12-month period, and requests must include all required documents.

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Open nowCloses in 20 days (Dec 2, 2026)Award: Up to $250K

Scaling to Solutions Grant

From North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Food innovationAgricultural biotechnologyFood safety+7 more

Who can apply: Supports North Carolina universities and nonprofit research institutes. Projects must be life sciences-based and, for the FY27 solicitation, focus on Food Innovation within North Carolina. Personal protective equipment, solely AI-centered or in silico solutions, and mobile apps are excluded.

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Open nowCloses in 20 days (Dec 2, 2026)

Educational Enhancement (Educational Enhancement Stimulus) Grant

From Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council

EducationSTEMK–12 school programming+1 more

Who can apply: Dedicated to Livingston County schools providing S.T.E.M. programming. See the STEAM application PDF for specific eligibility and submission requirements.

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Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026Award: Up to $3K

US-Korea Conference

From Korea Us Science Cooperation Center

Science and technologyU.S.-Korea scientific collaborationConferences+4 more

Who can apply: Any S&T-related organization or association in the United States can apply. The proposed meeting should involve 20% or more of speakers who are scientists without Korean heritage and should relate to U.S.-Korea cooperation in science and engineering.

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Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026Award: Up to $3K

KSEA Professional Association Meetings

From Korea Us Science Cooperation Center

Science and technologyProfessional networkingKorean-American professionals+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be Korean-American professional associations organizing meetings focused on a specific science or technology topic and intended to promote networking among Korean-American professionals.

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Largest Science & Technology Foundations

FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE

NARBERTH, PA

Annual Giving

$207.1M

Total Assets

$6.3M

Median Grant

$2.5M

U99National
THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$187.8M

Total Assets

$6.4B

Median Grant

$11K

U20National
CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$96.3M

Total Assets

$533.1M

Median Grant

$250K

U12National
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$64.7M

Total Assets

$146.6M

Median Grant

$105K

U31CNational
Public Interest Registry

RESTON, VA

Annual Giving

$61.2M

Total Assets

$71.4M

Median Grant

$15K

U054National
LIGHTCONE FOUNDATION

SPARKS, NV

Annual Giving

$46M

Total Assets

$174.4M

Median Grant

$10M

U05Regional
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$41.4M

Total Assets

$349M

Median Grant

$20K

U99National
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$32.1M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$108K

U03National
NINETWELVE INSTITUTE INC

ZIONSVILLE, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$26.1M

Median Grant

$82K

U02Local
KAPHAN FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$22.9M

Total Assets

$141.4M

Median Grant

$252K

U20National
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Where Science & Technology Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

162

Total Giving

$552.1M

ON
Foundations

115

Total Giving

$5.1M

New YorkView all
Foundations

104

Total Giving

$689.9M

TexasView all
Foundations

89

Total Giving

$41.6M

FloridaView all
Foundations

72

Total Giving

$132.4M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

56

Total Giving

$50.2M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

53

Total Giving

$9.7B

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

52

Total Giving

$240.1M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

45

Total Giving

$14.5M

BC
Foundations

43

Total Giving

$59K

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

38

Total Giving

$589M

QC
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$213K

MissouriView all
Foundations

31

Total Giving

$28.8M

WashingtonView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$35.5M

AB
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$223K

Types of Foundations in Science & Technology

Independent Foundation366 (25.9%)

$857.9M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit306 (21.6%)

$154.1M in annual giving

Family Foundation265 (18.7%)

$129.9M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation165 (11.7%)

$96M in annual giving

Professional Association104 (7.3%)

$158.6M in annual giving

Requires Review46 (3.3%)

$5.7M in annual giving

Issue Fund27 (1.9%)

$250M in annual giving

Other136 (9.6%)

$14.1B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Science & Technology

Median Grant Size

$20K

New Grantee Rate

42%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

70%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Science & Technology foundation awards grants of $20K. Approximately 42% of Science & Technology foundations actively fund new organizations, and 70% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Science & Technology Grants

How many foundations fund science & technology?
There are 1,415 grantmaking foundations that fund science & technology programs across 65 states.
What is the median grant size for science & technology?
The median grant from foundations funding science & technology is $20K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest science & technology foundations?
The largest foundations funding science & technology by annual giving include FUTURE OF LIFE INSTITUTE, THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION, CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $491.1M.
Which states have the most science & technology funders?
The states with the most science & technology foundations are California (162), ON (115), New York (104). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find science & technology grants for my nonprofit?
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