Society for Science STEM Research Grants provide support to middle school and high school teachers engaging their students in authentic scientific research. Priority is given to schools that lack access to funding for research equipment.
Underrepresented/Underserved Populations
Resources and opportunities targeting underrepresented groups such as minorities, women, LGBT, etc.
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, provides an opportunity to explore the incredible impact Latinas and Latinos have had on the United States for generations.
Imagine a world where engineering is a household conversation in every community and where minority students can see themselves thriving as engineers.
Through the Whole Foods Market Foundation’s Garden Grant program, schools can turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect children with food, spark their curiosity, and support classroom curriculum.
The mission of the National Youth Foundation (NYF)—founded and led by three Black women and a Black teen with a vision for change—is to promote diversity, inclusion, and gender equality through innovative literacy programs.
The LiTEArary Society is the world’s largest entirely youth-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of ending book deserts for disadvantaged children. Since its inception, The LiTEArary Society has grown into a family of social book clubs that collectively have donated thousands of new, high-quality picture books to children in need and participated in countless community read-aloud events.
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) invites applications for the Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award, for which cash prizes and an expenses-paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference on Science Education in spring 2026 will be awarded for exemplary science teaching.
826 National leads the largest youth writing network in the country. It serves as the hub of the movement to amplify student voices and champions the idea that strong writing skills are essential for academic and lifelong success. The organization believes that writing is the key to cultivating a new generation of creative and diverse thinkers who will define a better, brighter, and more compassionate future.
How can we increase STEAM learning in the United States and allow learners of all ages to explore and succeed in STEAM careers? General Motors and MIT Solve, an initiative of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have announced Accelerate STEAM Education: The 2025 GM Challenge.
Inspired by the production of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen musical, and leveraging the power of the arts, the Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation (KDF) collaborates with community-based organizations to build and share multidisciplinary programming for historically underrepresented communities. The foundation will offer fellowships, free student tickets, and creative programs nationwide in partnership with the musical’s national tour.