STEM & Education Funding Resources

Explore funding resources and grant opportunities for schools, districts, educators, and STEM programs.

Federal & State Grants

Federal and state education funding programs support schools, districts, and organizations through formula-based allocations and competitive grant programs.
Federal programs are administered nationally and implemented through state education agencies.

Federal Education Grants

Federal education grants are funded by the U.S. government and are distributed as either formula grants (based on factors such as student population or need) or discretionary grants (awarded competitively based on program goals and merit).

Key programs include ESSA Title funding, IDEA, and federal STEM education initiatives.

State & Local Funding

State education funding is administered by individual states and distributed through formula-based allocations as well as targeted or competitive grant programs. Opportunities vary by state but commonly support special education, technology, career readiness, and high-need student populations.

Resources

Find Your State Department of Education

Select your state to view official education agencies, then navigate to funding and grant sections for program details and applications.

CTE Funding

Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding supports workforce-aligned programs in areas such as STEM, engineering, information technology, manufacturing, and related career pathways. A major federal program is Perkins V, which provides funding to states to develop and improve CTE programs.

Resources

Learn About Perkins V Funding & Admin

Find Your State Education Agency

Select your state to view official education agencies and Perkins V program details.

Corporate & Organizational Funding

Corporate and organizational funding for education is provided by companies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations supporting STEM and workforce development initiatives.
These opportunities are decentralized and change frequently based on organizational priorities and funding cycles.
Funding is typically delivered through corporate foundations, education sponsorship programs, nonprofit grants, and hybrid public–private initiatives.

Corporate STEM Funding Portals

Corporate STEM funding is delivered through company-led education initiatives and foundation programs. These opportunities are application-based and change frequently.

Education Foundations & Nonprofit Grants

Education foundations and nonprofit organizations provide more stable funding opportunities focused on equity, access, and classroom innovation.

Public, Private & Government-Adjacent Programs

Some of the most stable opportunities exist in hybrid programs supported by government agencies and partner organizations, typically focused on long-term STEM and workforce development goals.

How to Find Current Opportunities

Because corporate and organizational funding changes frequently, the most reliable way
to identify active opportunities is through direct searches of official foundation and program portals.

Search Current Opportunities

Crowdfunding & Classroom Funding

Crowdfunding platforms allow educators to raise funding from many individual donors to support classroom needs, projects, and student experiences.
Unlike grant-based programs, crowdfunding is decentralized and project-based, with platform-specific rules for fees, eligibility, and purchasing.

How Crowdfunding Works

Most platforms allow educators to:

• post classroom or project needs
• receive donations from individuals or sponsors
• purchase materials via platform vendors or reimbursement systems

Platform rules, fees, and fulfillment processes vary and may change over time.

Common Education Crowdfunding Platforms

Corporate STEM funding is delivered through company-led education initiatives and foundation programs. These opportunities are application-based and change frequently.

Need Help Finding Funding?

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Our team can help identify relevant federal, state, and organizational funding opportunities based on your goals and program needs.