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Colocation America STEM Grant – 2026 Update

Colocation America is proud to support innovative and impactful STEM programs that inspire the next generation of learners. Our STEM Grant is designed to fund creative, developmentally appropriate programs that expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for students across the United States.

Eligible Organizations & Schools

We welcome applications from:

  • Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service
  • Public school districts
  • Private or public elementary and secondary schools with STEM-specific programming

Please note: Grant proposals must support a program or project serving Pre-K through 12th-grade students within the United States.

Eligible Programs

Our STEM Grant Selection Committee seeks to fund programs and projects that provide students with:

  • An innovative and unique approach to STEM learning
  • Developmentally appropriate STEM curriculum and/or resources
  • Activities that support the real-world application of STEM knowledge

We proudly support both innovative pilot initiatives and well-established STEM programs operating throughout the U.S.

Grant Funding

Funding opportunities include:

  1. Five (5) Staff Choice Grants – Five Colocation America staff members will each award $1,500 to an organization of their choice.
  2. STEM Grant Committee Awards – The STEM Grant Committee will award 4–10 grants ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 per project.

An organization may receive both a Staff Choice Grant and a STEM Grant Committee award.

Allowable Use of Funds

  • Grant funds may be used for:
  • Tools and equipment
  • Staff stipends
  • Field trips
  • Travel expenses (e.g., bus transportation)
  • Curriculum development and/or curriculum purchase
  • Professional development

The following expenses are not supported:

  • Meals or refreshments
  • Conference fees

All awarded funds must be fully utilized no later than xxx

STEM Grant Timeline

Mandatory “Lunch & Learn” Informational Call (1 Hour)

Applicants must attend one of the following sessions:

July 8th at 4:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM PST
July 22nd at 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Please select your session by completing this form:
https://forms.gle/ZUxE5JVVXWqg7DZ86

Following the call, official grant guidelines will be emailed to registered participants.

Important Dates

Finalist Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Awardees Announced: December 11, 2026
Funds Distributed: January 1, 2027

Application Process

Step 1: Attend one mandatory “Lunch & Learn” session.
Step 2: Submit the STEM Grant Application by October 31, 2026.
Step 3: Await final decision (no later than December 11, 2026).

Selection Process

Applications will first be reviewed by the Corporate Responsibility Team and appointed Colocation America staff members, who will evaluate submissions using a structured scoring rubric to determine the top 30 organizations.

The top 30 applications will then be reviewed and scored by the Colocation America STEM Grant Selection Committee and five selected employees. Final awardees will be chosen based on rubric scores and overall program impact.

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