OPEN — IEEE TryEngineering 2027 STEM outreach application due November 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET; requires active IEEE member and IEEE operating-unit implementation. Private portal attachment list still to verify.
National — IEEE TryEngineering 2027 Pre-University STEM Outreach Grants (Up to $2,000; November 30)
IEEE TryEngineering 2027 funding: $500 introductory grants and $1,001–$2,000 Inspire grants for pre-university STEM outreach implemented by IEEE units and members. Applications due November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Not available to ordinary non-IEEE organizations.
FundingIndividual applicant levels: Introductory up to $500; Inspire $1,001–$2,000. Separate society amounts ($2,000–$10,000) are program allocation pools across multiple awards, not verified individual award caps.
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (official IEEE TryEngineering 2027 program). Active IEEE membership must be established by November 23, 2026. Final report due November 1, 2027.
Last verified2026-11-03
Required next actionReview controlling IEEE 2027 STEM Grant page https://tryengineering.org/stem-grants/ and apply through its linked IEEE secure portal. Confirm active IEEE membership by November 23, eligible operating unit, program budget, expected outcomes, photo-release and child-safety compliance. Submit by November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET; review portal attachments.
Broad Eligibility
Active IEEE members (membership by Nov 23, 2026) applying for STEM programs implemented by an IEEE organizational unit. Non-IEEE nonprofits or schools applying alone are ineligible. Pre-university hands-on STEM outreach for school-aged children, preferred ages 5–12.
Atlas Analysis
2026-11-03 official IEEE TryEngineering STEM Grants page reviewed; individual awards up to $500 or $1,001-$2,000; sponsoring society amounts up to $10K are multi-grant pools, not applicant awards. Open Aug 20 2026, closes Nov 30 2026 11:59 pm Eastern. Membership cut Nov 23, IEEE operating unit required, program criteria and prohibited costs, reimbursement/advance alternatives and final report Nov 1 2027 verified. Real financial aid for outreach, not procurement or vendor purchasing. Authenticated portal form not independently inspected; Pending Review for protected approval.
IEEE TryEngineering STEM Grant Program — 2027 Cycle
IEEE TryEngineering is accepting applications for the 2027 STEM Grant Program until November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Funding supports pre-university engineering and technology outreach activities implemented by IEEE organizational units and active IEEE members.
Individual project funding: Introductory-level grants of up to $500 and Inspire-level grants of $1,001–$2,000 are offered. Separately listed partner-society allocations of up to $2,000–$10,000 describe the total contributions of those societies to multiple grants, not an individual award ceiling. Specific society-focused award sizes may differ and should be confirmed.
Eligibility: An active IEEE member may apply and must hold active membership no later than November 23, 2026. The program must be implemented by an IEEE operating unit; non-IEEE organizations and individuals seeking grants for themselves are not eligible. Projects should introduce school-aged children to engineering and technology, with preference for engagement with ages 5–12 and the pre-university STEM community.
Eligible and prohibited expenses: Materials, venue costs and supplies for hands-on pre-university programs may qualify. Ineligible costs include volunteer travel, honoraria, general overhead, building construction, lobbying, commercial promotion, personal loans, scholarships and awards benefiting a single person. Refreshments may not exceed 25% of grant funding. All award money must be used during 2027, with a final report due November 1, 2027.
Application and payment: Consult the official 2027 guidelines and use the linked IEEE application portal. Proposals are evaluated on program description, goals, milestones, budget, evaluation, sustainability, IEEE mission and partner priorities. Selected members may obtain advance funding through an IEEE Section or reimbursement through IEEE Concur after successful completion. Follow IEEE photo-release and working-with-children requirements. Confirm the authenticated application form and current terms before submitting.
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