STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) in Tennessee
STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076) awarded $118 million to recipients in Tennessee in 155 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.8% of the program's national total. Vanderbilt University Medical Center received the most, $36.9 million.
- Awarded in Tennessee$118 million
- Awards155
- Share of the program1.8%
- Rank among states19th of 55
- National total$6.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 41 | $21.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 31 | $16.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 50 | $29.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 56 | $24.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 39 | $26.7 million |
Recipients in Tennessee
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 31 | $36.9 million |
| Tennessee Technological University | Colleges and universities | 13 | $16.4 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 22 | $15.3 million |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 17 | $13.0 million |
| Fisk University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $8.0 million |
| Tennessee State University | Colleges and universities | 17 | $7.8 million |
| University of Memphis | Colleges and universities | 9 | $6.8 million |
| University of Tennessee | Colleges and universities | 7 | $4.9 million |
| Meharry Medical College | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Lane College | Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.4 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
- Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)
- IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
- Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)
- Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
See all 32 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) money goes to Tennessee?
$118 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 155 awards. Tennessee ranks 19th of 55 states and territories for this program.
Who receives STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) money in Tennessee?
The largest recipient is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with $36.9 million in 31 awards. Next are Tennessee Technological University and University of Tennessee.
Can organizations in Tennessee apply now?
Yes, 32 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) in other states
Other large programs in Tennessee
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Head Start