EDA-HDQ-OIE-2021-2007015: FY 2021 STEM Talent Challenge Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Commerce notices from 2021.
Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 12, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applications for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance under this NOFO include: a State; an Indian tribe; a city or other political subdivision of a State; an entity that is— a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public-private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, or an economic development organization or similar entity, and that has an application supported by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a native organization; or a consortium of any of the above-mentioned eligible applicants.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program awards averaged $322,572; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (45% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
EDA is seeking applications from eligible applicants to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) apprenticeship models that complement their respective region’s innovation economy. The STEM Talent Challenge seeks to develop or expand regional workforce capacity to support high-growth, high-wage entrepreneurial ventures, industries of the future (which usually includes industries that leverage emerging technologies), and other innovation-driven businesses that have a high likelihood of accelerating economic competitiveness and job creation in their respective regions and in the United States.
Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program (11.023) awarded $8.4 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $322,572 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codepath.org | California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Liberty Science Center, Inc. | New Jersey | 1 | $500,000 |
| Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas | Missouri | 1 | $499,196 |
| San Diego Electrical Training Trust | California | 1 | $496,693 |
| University of Arkansas | Arkansas | 1 | $493,521 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EDA-HDQ-OIE-2021-2007015 still open?
No. It closed on October 12, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 STEM Talent Challenge Program?
Department of Commerce accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 STEM Talent Challenge Program?
Closed October 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Codepath.org, Liberty Science Center, Inc., Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas. The program made 26 awards worth $8.4 million in that time.