Grants and Foundations

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF promotes and advances scientific progress in the United States by competitively awarding grants and cooperative agreements for research and education in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.

Foundation Center
The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about US philanthropy. Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grant seekers, grant makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

SME Education Foundation
Recipients of the SME Education Foundation's MEP grants, Research Initial Grants, and Special Awards share a common goal: to expand and improve manufacturing, engineering, science, and technology education. The Foundation is committed to equipping tomorrow's manufacturing workforce with knowledge and skills to be an effective, efficient, and innovative force in global manufacturing.