Who Can Apply for the FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants
The FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants are open to:
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Registered and unregistered initiatives;
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Nonprofits, collectives, or organizations led by or working with girls, women, transgender, and non-binary people;
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Groups that promote gender equality and representation in STEM education, research, or career pathways.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and empowerment, with an emphasis on intersectionality and local impact.
For detailed eligibility guidelines, visit the Who Can Apply page.
Program Goals
The FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants aim to:
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Empower underrepresented genders to pursue and excel in STEM fields;
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Support projects that foster inclusion and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;
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Increase the visibility of women, transgender, and non-binary role models in STEM;
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Strengthen community-led initiatives promoting diversity and access to education.
By addressing both structural and social barriers, the fund contributes to narrowing the gender gap and building a more equitable global STEM ecosystem.
The Optiver Foundation, a key partner of the fund, is committed to expanding diversity in the technology and finance sectors worldwide. Learn more about their work at the Optiver Foundation website.
