Synopsis

Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to seek applications for projects to design, implement, test and validate three (3) compelling Topic Areas for strategic refurbishment/retrofit of existing coal power plants, providing a path for rapid and cost-effective restoration of stability to the nation’s bulk power system while supporting the nation’s industrial and energy security priorities by enabling coal powered systems to provide reliable, secure, and affordable electricity delivered in the near term at scale. Successful projects will lead to the implementation of transformational technologies that will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, emissions reductions, and environmental performance of coal and natural gas use. Modification 000003: The purpose of this modification is to update NOFO Part 1, Sections III.B., III.D., III.E. regarding Topic Area Requirements and extend the Application Due Date
Response Date	Jan 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Oct 31, 2025 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Feb 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling	48,000,000
Award Floor	1
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Energy Technology Laboratory
Link to Additional Information:	NETL eXCHANGE
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 304-285-4298

CFDA Program(s)

• 81.089: Fossil Energy Research and Development