F5 STEM & AI Education Grants 2026
F5 Foundation is awarding 10 unrestricted grants of $50,000 each to nonprofits expanding STEM and AI education access for underserved communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Deadline June 14, 2026.
Education-focused AI grants from a major enterprise tech company — relatively undersubscribed compared to research-only grant pools.
F5 Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 STEM & AI Education Grant Program. Unlike previous cycles, the 2026 track makes AI education mandatory — every applicant must demonstrate how AI concepts, literacy, or competencies are integrated into their existing programmes.
What’s on offer:
- 10 unrestricted grants of $50,000 each
- One-time funding — no strings attached on how it’s spent
- Selected by a global committee of F5 employees
Who can apply:
- Registered nonprofits in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
- Must have operated for at least 3 years
- Primary beneficiaries must be individuals living in poverty (>50% of participants)
- AI integration is a mandatory programme component
What they prioritise:
- AI literacy education and use of AI tools
- Quantitative evidence of programme effectiveness
- Strong measurable impact on STEM access
For nonprofits outside the US: An Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility (EER) review is required, handled through F5’s partner CAF America.
Deadline: June 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM PST