Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) Talent Challenge Program
CFDA 11.023 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$3.8M
Awards
10
Recipients
10
States
9
Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 8 | |
| 2025 | $782K | 2 | -73.7% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 10 Awards under CFDA 11.023
Largest individual obligations for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) Talent Challenge Program.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_ED23OIE0G0065_013 GOODWILL OF WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS (GOODWILL) IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT. THIS PROPOSAL CREATES THE "BRIDGE TO TECHNOLOGY AND CAREERS IN GREATER KANSAS CITY" PROGRAM. GOODW… | GOODWILL OF WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS Missouri | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | — | 2025 | $499,196 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230074_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE QUALITY SCIENCE PATHWAY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, TO ESTABLISH A STATE-REGISTERED, NON-TRADITIONAL APPRENTICESHIP IN QUALITY SCIENCE, 2) PROVIDE CERTIF… | THE WISTAR INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AND BIOLOGY Pennsylvania | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | PHILADELPHIA, PA-03 | 2024 | $498,794 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230073_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: PROVIDING WELL-ROUNDED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ADDRESS ITS KEY PROBLEM OF FACING THE DIVERGENC… | PURDUE UNIVERSITY Indiana | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN-04 | 2024 | $498,351 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230071_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE OPEN COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE NEBRASKA (OCTEIN) PROGRAM, TO DELIVER SCALABLE, TARGETED TRAINING INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE STEM TAL… | METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nebraska | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | OMAHA, NE-02 | 2024 | $497,746 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230072_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE UTAH'S HIGH GROWTH NEXT GENERATION FAST TRACK STEM CAREERS PROGRAM, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WORK-BASED LEARNING AND TRAINING MODEL TO MEET THE TAL… | UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Utah | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | LOGAN, UT-01 | 2024 | $479,490 |
ASST_NON_ED21HDQ0230003_013 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR TRADITIONALLY DEPENDS ON EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT AND IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES TO LEARN SKILLS AROUND CNC MACHINING, INJECTION MOLDING, M… | OHIO UNIVERSITY Ohio | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | ATHENS, OH-12 | 2024 | $295,642 |
ASST_NON_ED23OIE0G0050_013 SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROPOSES ITS STEM REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, WHICH SEEKS TO (1)… | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE Texas | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | TX-90 | 2025 | $283,262 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230078_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE VIRTUAL REALITY STEM WORKFORCE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE AND DEMONSTRATED SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED CAREER EXPLORATION AND TRAINING WITH… | CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INC Arizona | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | PHOENIX, AZ-03 | 2024 | $247,517 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230075_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE WOMEN IN GEOSPATIAL CAREERS PROGRAM, TO MEET THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE GROWING NEXT GENERATION GEOSPATIAL INDUSTRY BY PREPARING LOW- AND… | RUNG FOUNDATION, INC. Missouri | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | SAINT LOUIS, MO-01 | 2024 | $233,162 |
ASST_NON_ED22HDQ0230077_013 THIS EDA INVESTMENT FUNDS THE MAGIC CITY DATA COLLECTIVE PROGRAM, TO CREATE A DIVERSE PIPELINE OF STUDENTS WHO ARE UNIQUELY QUALIFIED FOR AND EXCITED ABOUT JOBS IN THE DATA SCIENC… | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM Alabama | Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration | BIRMINGHAM, AL-07 | 2024 | $219,182 |
Top 10 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $499K | 1 |
| Indiana | $498K | 1 |
| Nebraska | $498K | 1 |
| Utah | $479K | 1 |
| Ohio | $296K | 1 |
| Texas | $283K | 1 |
| Arizona | $248K | 1 |
| Missouri | $233K | 1 |
| Alabama | $219K | 1 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| GOODWILL OF WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSASMO | $499K | 1 |
| THE WISTAR INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AND BIOLOGYPA | $499K | 1 |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITYIN | $498K | 1 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGENE | $498K | 1 |
| UTAH STATE UNIVERSITYUT | $479K | 1 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITYOH | $296K | 1 |
| SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGETX | $283K | 1 |
| CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INCAZ | $248K | 1 |
| RUNG FOUNDATION, INC.MO | $233K | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAMAL | $219K | 1 |
Agencies Administering This Program
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs