Synopsis

The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: • Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating; • Deploy new nuclear reactors; • Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle; and • Expand international nuclear energy cooperation. All applications submitted under this NOFO must demonstrate a strong tie to NEs mission. NE conducts crosscutting nuclear energy research and development (R&D) and associated infrastructure support activities to develop innovative technologies that offer the promise of dramatically improved performance for its mission needs while maximizing the impact of DOE resources. NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratories, universities, industry, and international partners in conjunction with NE’s programs and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market to meet the strategic goals and optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. NE funds research activities, through both competitive and direct mechanisms, as required to best meet those goals. This approach ensures a balanced R&D portfolio and encourages new nuclear power deployment with creative solutions to the universe of nuclear energy challenges through various major research programs funded by NE.
Response Date	Mar 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Dec 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date	Apr 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	800,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	Idaho Field Office
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 2022871878

CFDA Program(s)

• 81.121: Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration