DOE Grants

2026 DOE Scholars Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE Scholars Program offers undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, opportunities to gain hands-on experience and contribute to projects in various fields, including Artificial Intelligence. Participants can explore career paths within the DOE complex.

Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Domestic Critical Materials Processing and Manufacturing is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). This initiative aims to strengthen domestic battery supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals by expanding U. S. capabilities in mineral processing, battery materials manufacturing, and recycling.

Critical Minerals and Battery Materials Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). This funding opportunity aims to grow U. S. capacity for critical minerals and materials processing, battery component manufacturing, and recycling. Electrical contractors may be involved in the infrastructure development and electrical systems for such facilities.

Critical Minerals & Materials Accelerator NOFO (DE-FOA-0003589) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity supports the development and scale-up of technologies critical to domestic energy supply chains, specifically advancing innovations in critical minerals and materials from bench-scale to prototype-scale, with a pathway toward pilot-scale demonstration and commercialization.

Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). The PATH Grant aims to empower out-of-school youth aged 18-24 through innovative workforce solutions, providing up to 28 weeks of training, occupational skills, and internship experiences. This grant supports young adults in achieving educational and employment goals. This is a good fit for Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation if they work with this age group and focus on workforce development.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (Phase II) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This phase of the Genesis Mission supports larger, three-year projects for interdisciplinary teams using AI to tackle complex national scientific and energy challenges, including biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, critical materials, quantum information science, and nuclear …

Speed to Power Through Accelerated Reconductoring and Other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) Program is sponsored by DOE Office of Electricity. This program aims to replace existing power lines with higher-capacity conductors and deploy additional Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) to increase grid capacity, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability.

Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program: Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Deployment Office. The SPARK program is a grant designed to meet load demand growth and resource adequacy, addressing critical national, interregional, and regional needs by stimulating investment in power system through accelerated reconductoring and other advanced transmission technology upgrade…

SPARK Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003580) - Topic Area 1: Grid Resilience is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This grant funds grid modernization projects to accelerate the deployment of advanced transmission technologies, including reconductoring and other key upgrades, to enhance grid flexibility and improve the resilience of the power system against extreme weather.

Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research II Full Application (DE-FOA-0003539) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE). This is the full application phase for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) projects, which are university-led and cover areas like microreactors, nuclear power plant optimization, advanced nuclear materials, manufacturing technologies, waste management, and fuels.

Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) - Grid Innovation Program (Topic Area 3) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) is a grant from the U. S.

FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development is a grant from Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that please note that this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for cross-cutting R&D and domestic supplier development and that program-specific AS&T R&D is supported though NOFOs issued by each SC program. Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas Applications for activities in Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas will be accepted from all responsible domestic organizations capable of meeting the objectives of this NOFO. Colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE's national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizations. The application deadline is 2026-05-21 00:00:00+00.

High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Spring 2026 Solicitation for AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing and Materials Discovery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Technologies Office (ITO), managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This solicitation connects U. S. small- and medium-sized manufacturers with national-laboratory supercomputing capacity and expertise to accelerate AI-driven materials discovery, digital twins, and AI/ML-enabled smart manufacturing.

Solar Energy Technologies Office Incubator Funding Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office Incubator Funding Opportunity is a grant from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office that funds early-stage research and development in solar energy technologies.

Request for Partners - Fiscal Year 2027 Clean Water Construction Treatment Works Projects is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). DOEE seeks collaborative partners for its FY27 Clean Water Construction grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency. Applications are requested for project partners in three categories: sewage infrastructure, stormwater grey infrastructure, and stormwater green infrastructure projects, all providing a water quality benefit to District waters.

DE-LC-000L129: FY26 Technology Commercialization Fund Base Annual Appropriations Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds national laboratories advancing the commercialization of energy technologies. Administered by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), this Commercialization Enabling Topic Lab Call supports core laboratory infrastructure improvements that accelerate the path from research to market readiness. Eligibility is limited to DOE National Laboratories. Applications were due June 16, 2026. This program is part of DOE's ongoing Technology Commercialization Fund initiative, which leverages federal R&D investments to bring emerging energy technologies closer to commercial deployment.

Building EPSCoR-State/National Laboratory Partnerships is a grant from Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that these partnerships advance understanding of the physical world by supporting fundamental, early-stage energy research collaborations with the DOE National Laboratories. DOE EPSCoR follows NSF EPSCoR Program eligibility determinations. Eligible institutions in EPSCoR states, including universities and research organizations, partnering with DOE National Laboratories. The application deadline is 2026-07-01 00:00:00+00.

The Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program (DOE-FOA-0003265) is a grant from the Department of Energy Office of Science that funds large-scale, multi-investigator research teams tackling the most challenging topics in energy-related basic science. Centers bring together scientists from universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions to conduct transformative research in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences—integrating experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML. Awards range from $3 million to $4.5 million per year for four years. Eligible applicants include universities, DOE national laboratories, nonprofits, and private sector companies; lead institutions may submit up to three applications. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) program (NOFO: DE-FOA-0003554) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Department of Energy's Office of Science aims to accelerate breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing through fundamental energy technology research.

Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) (DE-FOA-0003614) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This program supports fundamental research at Energy Frontier Research Centers to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in areas underpinning energy technologies, including alternative energy. Pre-applications are due April 1, 2026.

Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (OIE). This program solicits applications to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources for the benefit of Tribes and their members. Projects are expected to advance Tribal sovereignty through Tribal energy development, efficiency, and use, including the construction of energy assets and pre-development activities for community and large-scale commercial energy projects.

ORISE Science and Technology Fellowships (Energy Innovator Fellowship Program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). These fellowships offer competitive compensation and benefits for individuals to participate in science and technology initiatives within the Department of Energy. They aim to support the development and deployment of energy infrastructure and technology.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program: Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity from the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization focuses on technologies that support the Genesis Mission, with one of the key areas being "Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories." It aims to support small businesses in developing breakthrough technologies in this domain.

Alternative Feedstocks for the U.S. Chemical Sector (ASPECT) - Bench ASPECT (expected NOFO) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO). The Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office (AFFO) expects to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in August 2026 for its ASPECT program.

2026-2027 School Security Equipment Grants is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Provides funds to school divisions in Virginia for purchasing qualifying security equipment to improve and help ensure the safety of students attending public schools. Allowable expenses include hardware equipment for mass notification systems, visitor ID badging systems, security panic systems in classrooms, wearable panic alarm systems, and potentially security cameras.

2026-2027 School Security Equipment Grants (Virginia) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This program provides funding to eligible schools and school divisions for purchasing school security equipment. Allowable expenses include hardware equipment to support mass notification systems, visitor ID badging systems, security panic systems in classrooms, wearable panic alarm systems, and AEDs.

HPC4EI (High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation) Spring 2026 Solicitation for AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing and Materials Discovery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Technologies Office (ITO), managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This solicitation connects U.S. small- and medium-sized manufacturers with national-laboratory supercomputing capacity and expertise to accelerate AI-driven materials discovery, digital twins, and AI/ML-enabled smart manufacturing.

DOE HPC4EI (High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation) Spring 2026 Solicitation for AI-Enabled Smart Manufacturing and Materials Discovery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Industrial Technologies Office (ITO), managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This solicitation connects U.S. small- and medium-sized manufacturers with national-laboratory supercomputing capacity and expertise to accelerate AI-driven materials discovery, digital twins, and AI/ML-enabled smart manufacturing. It has two focus areas: advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, and industrial process innovation. While not exclusively for FFRDCs, it leverages national lab expertise, which FFRDCs often contribute to.

Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) Nonprofit Relief Program is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). This program provides financial relief to eligible nonprofit organizations facing hardship with the payment of their Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC). To qualify, organizations must also complete a stormwater mitigation project by installing green infrastructure on their property or elsewhere in the District. While not a direct program grant for arboretum operations, it could offer significant financial relief and support for stormwater management projects that enhance the arboretum's environmental impact.

Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, USDA, DOE, DOD). The SBIR program awards grants to U. S. -based small businesses for federal research or research and development (R&D) that can be commercialized. One of its goals is to encourage entrepreneurship among women and economically disadvantaged communities.

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity (SBIR/STTR): Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This SBIR/STTR opportunity, part of the Genesis Mission, supports projects focused on 'Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution' using AI. It aims to accelerate scientific discovery and enhance U. S. leadership in key technologies.

FY2026 Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization. This SBIR/STTR opportunity targets four AI-driven topic areas: biotechnology, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous laboratories, supporting DOE's Genesis Mission. DOE intends to make approximately 40 awards totaling $10,000,000 for Phase I. The program requires a short Pitch application first; only companies invited after Pitch review can submit a full application.

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR opportunity: Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This SBIR/STTR opportunity, part of the Genesis Mission, supports projects focused on 'Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution' using AI. It aims to accelerate scientific discovery and enhance U.S. leadership in key technologies.

DOE Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I for AI-Driven Biotechnology, Quantum, Materials Design, and Autonomous Laboratories is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization. This SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunity provides non-dilutive funding to small businesses across four AI-driven topic areas: biotechnology, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous laboratories. The program plays a vital role in advancing high-impact research and economic development through non-dilutive funding for American small businesses.

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization. This SBIR/STTR opportunity targets AI-driven topic areas, including biotechnology, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous laboratories, to support DOE's Genesis Mission. It seeks to accelerate scientific discovery and unlock breakthroughs in AI, quantum information science, biotechnology, and advanced materials that strengthen U.S. scientific and technological leadership.

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR opportunity: Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunity supports technologies for DOE's Genesis Mission, including achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories. It focuses on accelerating scientific discovery through AI, quantum information science, biotechnology, and advanced materials.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs (aligned with Genesis Mission for AI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE SBIR/STTR programs, aligned with the Genesis Mission, invite American small businesses to develop breakthrough technologies that advance U. S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).

DOE Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I Funding Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing breakthrough technologies that advance DOE's Genesis Mission. The opportunity targets four AI-driven topic areas: biotechnology, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous laboratories.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs (Genesis Mission Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This Phase I opportunity, focused on DOE's Genesis Mission, supports technologies in four areas including "Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution." Pichia pastoris is a significant host for biotechnology, particularly in the production of enzymes, biopharmaceuticals, and other biomolecules. Proposals advancing biotechnology, especially those with strong commercial potential and alignment with DOE mission areas, would be relevant.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I (DOE Genesis Mission) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This DOE SBIR Phase I opportunity focuses on the Genesis Mission, supporting breakthrough technologies in areas including "Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution." Projects related to Pichia pastoris, particularly in areas of biotechnology for energy production, biomaterials, or sustainable processes, would be relevant. This is a pitch-first application process.

The Department of Energy's Office of Technology Commercialization has opened the FY26 Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunity, funding small business research across four AI-for-science topic areas tied to DOE's Genesis Mission. Scaling the Biotechnology Revolution seeks advanced AI applications for biochemicals and bioproducts, including AI tools to support biomolecular design and to accelerate bioreactor design and biomanufacturing. Realizing Quantum Systems for Discovery covers AI for quantum computing and networking, specifically qubit decoherence mitigation, quantum error correction, and automating and optimising quantum resource estimation tools. Designing Materials with Predictable Functionality seeks AI frameworks enabling inverse design, where materials are engineered backwards from specific required properties, for energy and manufacturing applications. Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories covers integration of AI into experimental workflows using advanced robotics, AI for network operations, diagnostics and remote handling. Phase I awards are up to 250,000 dollars over six to 12 months, with approximately 40 awards totalling 10 million dollars and lifecycle funding up to 44 million dollars. The defining feature of this cycle is a mandatory pitch-first process: companies submit a 700-word pitch answering four equally weighted questions covering summary, technical promise, commercialisation potential and team qualifications, and only accepted pitches are invited to submit a full application. Pitches were due 10 September 2026 at 2:00pm ET. A company may submit a maximum of three pitches.

Energy Resilience Grant Program (Georgia) is sponsored by Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) / U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program provides funding for eligible applicants to initiate and accelerate projects focused on energy resilience in critical facilities within Georgia. Eligible projects include solar PV, battery storage/backup generators, and transfer switches.

Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity supports cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects to strengthen domestic oil and natural gas production, improve the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and convert underutilized resources into valuable product…

Optimize Operations Through Digitalization and Smart Test Sites (unnamed program) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity accelerates the adoption of digital technologies, smart facility concepts, and advanced analytics to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability within the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sector.

Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This federal funding initiative supports cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects to strengthen domestic oil and natural gas production, improve the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and convert underutilized resources into valuable …

Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) Cohort 2 Year 2 - Continuation is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). This continuation grant supports public Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that previously received FOCUS grants. The program focuses on high-quality literacy screening assessments aligned with the New Jersey Literacy Framework, professional development, and student support.

Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding supports cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects to strengthen domestic oil and natural gas production, improve the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and convert underutilized resources into valuable products.

Funding to Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This initiative supports technology and research in the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sectors. Projects aim to enhance supply chain reliability, digitalize operations, and maximize the value of underutilized resources.

U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity supports technologies that maximize the productivity of existing infrastructure, expand the capacity and performance of energy delivery systems, and strengthen the resilience of America's oil and natural gas supply chain.

Funding Opportunity to Advance Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding opportunity supports cost-shared research, development, and deployment projects focused on strengthening domestic oil and natural gas production, improving the efficiency and reliability of critical energy infrastructure, and converting underutilized resources into …

Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery (advanced technology and research) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This federal funding initiative supports technology and research in the upstream and midstream oil and natural gas sectors. Projects include developing and field-testing equipment to enhance supply chain reliability and digitalizing operations.

CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (CRESP) GRANT is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). This grant supports District youth aged 9-13 by offering comprehensive career and educational exploration activities. These include occupational skills training, academic enrichment, life skills development, and work readiness training during the summer. This aligns with community training and youth development goals.

Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This is a Phase II opportunity that supports eligible technologies building on prior DOE-supported research related to critical minerals and materials. Projects should focus on prototype development, technical validation, market entry, and commercialization, potentially involving rare earth recovery and AI process control.

SBIR Phase II: Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This Phase II opportunity supports eligible technologies associated with critical minerals and materials. Projects should build on prior DOE-supported research and present a feasible plan for prototype development, technical validation, market entry, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term competitive advantage.

SBIR/STTR Topic 5: Critical Minerals and Materials Innovation is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). This Phase II opportunity supports eligible technologies originally associated with subtopics under Topic Area 5 of the DOE SBIR FY24 Phase I Release 2 opportunity. Projects should build on prior DOE-supported research and present a feasible plan for prototype development, technical validation, market entry, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and long-term competitive advantage. This is a Phase II opportunity, requiring completion of a qualifying DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, or follow-on Phase II award in FY24 or FY25. Projects focus on critical minerals and materials innovation, which can include rare earth recovery and potentially AI process control.

FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). This is an annual, cross-cutting solicitation from the DOE Office of Science that accepts proposals for basic research in various scientific areas, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Scien…

DOE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program / Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This program supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes related to the co-design of learning systems and AI environments that significantly advance the field of AI for public benefit within DOE's Congressionally-authorized mission-space.

Continuations of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0003600) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This is an open solicitation from the DOE Office of Science that accepts proposals year-round in various research topic areas spanning the Office of Science program areas.

Continuations of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0003600) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science. This is an open solicitation from the DOE Office of Science that accepts proposals year-round in various research topic areas spanning the Office of Science program areas.

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0003600) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science. This is an open solicitation that accepts proposals year-round in various research topic areas spanning the Office of Science program areas, including Nuclear Physics. It supports fundamental research in areas relevant to the DOE's mission.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Open Call) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). Requests research proposals for most of its program areas. The research areas of interest for the corresponding fiscal year will be described within the BER section of the Open Call.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and Community College Internships (CCI) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Isotope Program (DOE IP). These internship programs offer mentored research opportunities in science and engineering fields supporting the DOE mission, including nuclear energy and technology, for undergraduate and community college students.

Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Financing is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program will guarantee loans to projects that retool, repower, repurpose, or replace energy infrastructure that has ceased operations or that enable operating energy infrastructure to avoid, reduce, utilize, or sequester air pollutants or anthropogenic emissions of greenhou…

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR). This program funds unique and innovative research through academic, private sector, and non-profit organizations, as well as government labs, focusing on ideas for research programs germane to the mission of DOE. This includes computational and networking capabilities to analyze, model, simulate, and predict complex phenomena important to the Department of Energy and the advancement of science. Research can include AI applications.

Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science (SC). This is a broad financial assistance program from the DOE Office of Science. While not exclusively focused on critical minerals, the Office of Science supports research relevant to energy technologies, which includes critical materials. Small businesses involved in scientific research and development may find opportunities here.

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. Starting in Fiscal Year 2026, the BER program will request research proposals through this "Open Call" for most of its program areas. The research areas of interest for the corresponding fiscal year will be described within the BER section of the Open Call.

FY 2026 DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program supports financial assistance through the Department of Energy Office of Science for fiscal year 2026, in program areas such as Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy …

DOE Office of Science FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for Financial Assistance DE-FOA-0003600 for AI, Machine Learning, and Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling Research is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This solicitation provides funding across seven program areas, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, which directly supports AI and machine learning research. It also funds Biological and Environmental Research for AI-enhanced climate and earth system modeling.

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by DOE Office of Science. This is an omnibus solicitation for the Office of Science. The Geosciences program within the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) supports basic experimental, theoretical, and computational research in geochemistry.

DE-FOA-0003600 is the DOE Office of Science's FY 2026 open, rolling solicitation for financial assistance, providing roughly $500 million across seven program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. AI and machine learning research is supported directly through Advanced Scientific Computing Research, while Biological and Environmental Research funds atmospheric process research, environmental systems process research, and earth-energy systems modeling — making this a major channel for AI-enhanced climate and earth system modeling work. DOE anticipates 200 to 350 new awards ranging from $5,000 to $5 million each, with project periods from six months to five years. The FOA opened September 30, 2025 and accepts applications on a rolling basis through the end of FY 2026.

FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). This program supports research in Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. It is an annual open solicitation covering all research areas within SC's congressionally authorized mission.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Open Call) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER). This is a broad, open solicitation for research proposals across various Office of Science program areas, including Biological and Environmental Research.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This is a broad funding opportunity announcement from the DOE Office of Science that solicits research proposals from colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE's national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizati…

The FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is an open annual grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds research across its core program areas, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. Any research within SC's Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this solicitation, which remains open throughout the fiscal year. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizations. Anticipated awards range from $750,000 to $3,000,000 per year; the solicitation closes September 30, 2026.

Continuations of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0003600) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Science (SC). This is an open solicitation from the DOE Office of Science that accepts proposals year-round in various research topic areas spanning the Office of Science program areas.

DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds basic and applied scientific research across multiple disciplines including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. This continuing solicitation (DE-FOA-0003600) covers FY 2026 funding from September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026. A pre-application is optional but encouraged, and may be required for consideration by certain review panels. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, national laboratories, and other entities engaged in scientific research within the DOE's priority areas. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year under the Open Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.

Continuations of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This program issues announcements to solicit research proposals from various entities, including colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE's national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizations. Research topics must fall within the programmatic priorities of DOE's Office of Science.

Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This federally funded grant, administered by the VDOE, supports comprehensive, evidence-based literacy programs for children from birth through Grade 12, with a focus on disadvantaged students in Virginia. The 2026-2029 cycle is a three-year grant award to support sustained implementation of literacy initiatives. Rural areas with high needs are a priority.

BUILTT for DOE (Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer for DOE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). BUILTT for DOE is a pilot program simplifying small businesses' entry into federal contracting by providing a low-risk gateway to work with the government. It focuses on technology licensing at a reduced cost for companies demonstrating efficient manufacturing capabilities for specialized technologies essential to DOE's mission. The program will emphasize manufacturing, fabrication, materials, and specialized software.

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education is sponsored by Federal (likely NSF or DOE, but specific agency not provided in snippet). This federal funding opportunity supports fundamental research studies related to STEM education. It is open to researchers associated with Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations across the USA.

University Training and Research (UTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This program supports novel, early-stage research and development (R&D) projects at eligible U.S. colleges and universities, aiming to train the next generation of engineers and scientists for careers in energy-related research. The funding opportunity includes a topic area for innovative research and training for subsurface energy production, with a subtopic focused on geothermal energy.

Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) (funded by U.S. Department of Education). This grant provides additional support and funding to ensure schools have expanded structures, tools, capacity, resources, and service providers through family engagement literacy resources for birth through Kindergarten entry and the Literacy Improvement Network. It aims to strengthen classroom instruction, support teachers and school leaders, and give families practical tools to help their child become strong readers.

Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This federally funded grant helps schools create comprehensive, evidence-based literacy programs for children from birth through Grade 12, with a focus on disadvantaged students. Funding is designed to strengthen classroom instruction, support teachers and school leaders, and give families practical tools to help their child become strong readers. The grant also supports family-focused literacy resources for young children.

Space Photovoltaics (PV) Research and Development Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate technical innovation and expand domestic manufacturing capabilities for solar panels in space applications. It seeks projects focusing on next-generation cell innovation and rapid production and demonstration of space PV.

Space Photovoltaics Research and Development Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Integrated Energy Systems Office (IESO). This fund supports projects focused on lowering the cost and expanding domestic manufacturing of solar panels for use in space. It is split into two topic areas: 'Next-generation Cell Innovation' for advancements in manufacturing methods and performance/durability improvements of solar cells, and 'Rapid Production and Demonstration' for manufacturing processes capable of scaling to high-volume production of module prototypes for space or near-space environments.

Annual Recurring University Training and Research (UTR), DE-FOA-0003215 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This program supports university-led research and workforce development in subsurface energy production, combining technology innovation with hands-on student education and workforce preparation. Projects must include at least one non-academic partner.

Annual Recurring University Training and Research (UTR), DE-FOA-0003215 - Innovative Research and Training for Subsurface Energy Production is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This program supports university-led research and development (R&D) that combines technology innovation with hands-on student education and workforce preparation in subsurface energy production. Projects must include at least one non-academic partner and focus on accelerating innovative energy technologies toward commercial viability while simultaneously developing a skilled workforce for the evolving energy sector. Topic areas include coal, oil and gas, and geothermal energy. The program also highlights opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Innovative Research and Training for Subsurface Energy Production (DE-FOA-0003215) is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). This funding opportunity is available to U.S. colleges and universities for university-led R&D projects that foster the development of a skilled workforce for careers in the energy sector and emphasize early-stage research with demonstrable potential for technology market impact within 5-10 years. Geothermal is one of the three primary research funding focus topics, which may involve facility improvements related to subsurface energy research.

Chain Reaction Innovations 2027 Cohort is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Argonne National Laboratory. This program offers individual innovators up to 24 months of stipend, lab space, and mentorship at Argonne National Laboratory to accelerate the development of new materials and improve manufacturing and industrial processes through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and…

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Application — Formula Grants for Local Governments is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office (WIPO). The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program offers funding for states, tribes, and local governments to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce overall energy use.

ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge (ALCC) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Leadership Computing Facilities. The ALCC targets high-risk, high-payoff research aligned with DOE mission areas, providing computing time on exascale systems. The program now accepts multi-year proposals of up to three years, and the submission process has been simplified.

The National Robotics Initiative 3.0 (NRI-3.0) supports fundamental research on integrated robotics systems that combine AI, machine learning, perception, and control to enable robots to work alongside or on behalf of people across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure. The program emphasizes integration of multiple robotics capabilities and ubiquitous collaborative robots, with awards varying by track up to roughly $3 million per project. A multi-agency effort, NRI-3.0 draws support from NSF alongside partners such as USDA-NIFA and DOE.

The ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge (ALCC) is a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds access to time on DOE's leadership-class supercomputers, including Frontier, Aurora, Polaris, and Perlmutter. The program prioritizes high-risk, high-payoff scientific computing projects aligned with DOE mission areas, responses to national emergencies, and efforts to broaden access to advanced HPC resources. Eligible applicants include researchers from universities, industry, and government agencies; DOE sponsorship is not required. Allocation periods run for one year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with the application deadline on November 1, 2026. Renewals of up to three years are possible. This is a compute resource allocation, not a cash grant.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DOD, DOE, NIST). The STTR program is similar to SBIR, expanding funding opportunities in the federal innovation R&D arena. A key difference is its emphasis on public/private sector partnerships, encouraging joint ventures between small businesses and non-profit research institutions.

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist. Research areas align with the mission of the Office of Science.

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U. S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE National Laboratory in collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist.

Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory/facility in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. This includes basic research in biology and environmental sciences.

High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program for Indian Tribes is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program distributes grants for energy efficiency upgrades for Tribal homes. It aims to help reduce household energy costs through rebates for qualifying electric appliances, heating and cooling systems, insulation, wiring, and other efficiency improvements.

High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program for Indian Tribes is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This program distributes grants for energy efficiency upgrades for Tribal homes. All federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations are eligible to receive formula awards.

The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Pilot, led by NSF with DOE and 13 federal agencies alongside 28 industry and non-profit partners, allocates compute, datasets, pre-trained models and platforms to US researchers and educators who would otherwise be priced out of frontier-scale AI work. What distinguishes NAIRR from a straight GPU credit programme is breadth: the allocation can combine HPC time on DOE national laboratory systems, commercial cloud credits, curated AI-ready datasets and access to pre-trained models, matched to the project by resource matching committees after peer review. The call has no fixed closing date. It has been open since 6 May 2024 and runs until the end of the pilot or until all resources have been committed, operating on monthly review cycles in which proposals submitted by the 15th of a month are typically decided by the end of that month. Awards are for twelve months. Applications require a submission form plus a three-page PDF proposal, and a lighter Start-Up track with an approximately two-week turnaround exists for teams that need modest resources quickly or want to establish feasibility before requesting a larger allocation. Graduate students may apply with a support letter from a faculty advisor, which is unusual among federal compute programmes and makes NAIRR one of the few realistic routes to significant compute for a doctoral project.