Science Discovery on Main Street Grant 2026

Source-based overview

Science Discovery on Main Street Grant 2026 is a community science grant from Main Street America / Simons Foundation International. Second-round grant programme supporting communities to identify and activate local science assets and science-related programming. It focuses on Science engagement; placemaking; community development and is relevant to United States / eligible Main Street programmes. The recorded deadline or key date is Active during window; closes 15 Oct 2026. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and locations: United States / eligible Main Street programmes. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.

Funding and benefits

See the official call page for funding and support details

Themes and supported activities

Science engagement; placemaking; community development

Community Science Grant

United States / eligible Main Street programmes

Deadline and timeline

Active during window; closes 15 Oct 2026: Active during window; closes 15 Oct 2026: Oct 15, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.