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FY2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

From US Department of Energy

The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified several goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of government in spurring innovation:

• Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors
• Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors
• Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles
• Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology

NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and optimize the benefits of nuclear energy.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      FY2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

    • Source

      US Department of Energy

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $57,000,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $3,100,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Topics

    Climate
    Energy Efficiency
    Resilience

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Businesses, Education, Utilities

    • Sector

      Climate, Energy Efficiency, Resilience

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      This NOFO is open to only U.S. universities and colleges, national laboratories, and U.S. industry entities.

      Eligible Activities

      • Nuclear energy research
      • Innovation in nuclear technology
      • Development and deployment of advanced reactors
      • Fuel cycle research

      These activities must advance the following program goals:

      • Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors
      • Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors
      • Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles
      • Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      Yes

    • Requirements

      NSUF Letter of Intent: January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
      Pre-Application due: January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
      Full Application due: June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Dec 15, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Jun 9, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

    • Period of Performance Start

      Feb 1, 2027

    • Publish Date

      Dec 15, 2025

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