Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #25-545
NSF STEM K-12 Research Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
August 22, 2025
Identifier
25-545
NAICS
541720, 923110
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) within the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), is seeking proposals for the NSF STEM K-12 program. - Purpose: Support fundamental, applied, and translational research to advance STEM teaching and learning across the human lifespan - Eligible applicants: - U.S.-based for-profit organizations - Non-profit non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) - State and local governments - Institutions of higher education - Federally recognized tribal nations - Funding: - Total available: $30,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Scope: - Research in both formal and informal educational settings - Focus on improving understanding and effectiveness of STEM education - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product purchases are involved, as this is a grant for research and development activities - Proposals may be submitted at any time - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. National Science Foundation
Description
The NSF STEM K-12 program supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan in various formal and informal settings. It is managed by the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) within the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit organizations, non-profit non-academic organizations, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal nations. The program offers discretionary grants with a total funding amount of $30,000,000 and does not require cost sharing or matching.