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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program (Assistance Listing 11.023)

The U.S Economic Development Administration’s STEM Talent Challenge aims to build STEM talent training systems to strengthen regional innovation economies.

Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates

Funder

Economic Development Administration (listed as Commerce, Department Of / Economic Development Administration)
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Amount

$2,500,000 estimated total obligations for FY2026 (all awards, per SAM.gov); per-award amounts vary.

Where

United States (federal)

Eligibility

Open to businesses, self-employed people, nonprofits and state, provincial, local or tribal governments. Federal assistance program (Grant); individual funding notices set the dates.

Sectors

Nonprofits and charities, Research and science, Technology, software and R&D

Deadline

Varies: check the official page for current dates

Source

SAM.gov Assistance Listings (11.023)

Last checked

2 November 2026

Funder contacts

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From official open data: listed in the official SAM.gov Assistance Listings on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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