Society For Science And The Public
Society for Science is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances scientific literacy through science journalism (Science News), national STEM competitions (Regeneron Science Talent Search, Regeneron ISEF, Junior Innovators Challenge), and outreach/grant programs supporting teachers and students.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
High schools, school districts, or nonprofit STEM education programs that run science competitions or support student research and align with Society for Science competition awards.
Good Fit
- • Runs or supports student research programs or regional science fairs.
- • Serves high school STEM students with documented competition outcomes or programs.
- • Has a clear link to Society for Science competitions or equitable-access STEM initiatives.
- • Can demonstrate student/teacher impact and readiness to receive awards in the $6K–$20K range.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were spread across 12 states, indicating national reach, though nearly half of dollars were concentrated in New York.
Recipient Variety
Each year the funder awards roughly two dozen independent recipients (22–27); about half of recipients in 2024 were new, showing a broad and changing recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of substantial new recipients (about 50% new in 2024 and similar turnover in prior years) combined with website contact points suggests unfamiliar organizations can and do enter the portfolio, although no formal public grant guidelines were posted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
