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FY2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support For Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

From US Department of Energy

The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) program advances nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE enables innovation, supports research infrastructure, and addresses crosscutting challenges in the nuclear energy sector through research, development, and demonstration. This opportunity supports outstanding research at U.S. colleges and universities, R&D at universities and national labs, attracting students to nuclear professions, and improving relevant infrastructure for nuclear R&D and education. Specifically, the goals of this NOFO include: (1) Supporting, maintaining, or enhancing an institution’s capacities to attract and teach high quality students interested in nuclear energy-related studies; (2) building an institution’s research or education capabilities; and (3) enhancing an institution’s capabilities to perform R&D that is relevant to NE’s broader mission.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      FY2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support For Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

    • Source

      US Department of Energy

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $5,000,000

    • Number of Awards

      15

    • Award Range

      $0 - $1,500,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Climate

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, State Agencies

    • Sector

      Climate

    • Eligibility

      This opportunity includes two Topic Areas:

      • Topic Area 1: Reactor Upgrades (RU)
      • Topic Area 2: General Scientific Infrastructure (GSI)

      Eligible Entities

      • Specific U.S. Universities and Colleges with a research reactor (only Washington State University) can apply to Topic Area 1: Reactor Upgrades
      • All U.S. Universities and Colleges can apply for Topic Area 2: General Scientific Infrastructure

      Eligible Activities

      • University-led research and development related to nuclear energy
      • Enhancing university infrastructure for nuclear research and education
      • Student support through scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering fields

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Topic Area 1: RU
      Cost sharing is encouraged but not required for this topic area.

      Topic Area 2: GSI
      Cost sharing is required for applications that propose project costs that exceed $250,000 on a 50% (e.g., 1-to-1 cost match) basis for every dollar above $250,000.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Dec 15, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Apr 9, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

    • Publish Date

      Dec 15, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Questions regarding this NOFO must be submitted to NEUP@inl.gov no later than three (3) business days prior to the application due date and time

    • Technical Assistance Contact

      Grants.gov provides 24/7 support. You can call 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

      If you need help for SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220 or live chat with the Federal Service Desk (https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp).

      If you have any questions about NEUP.gov site registration, application processes, eligibility, or application document requirements contact the Nuclear Energy External Innovation Integration Office at 208-526-4854 or at NEUP@inl.gov.

    • Resources

      Open Funding Opportunities – NEUP – Nuclear Energy University Program

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