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.

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.

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.

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) - 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.

SPARK Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003580) - Topic Area 1: Grid Resilience is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds grid modernization projects to accelerate the deployment of advanced transmission technologies, including reconductoring and other key upgrades. The program offers awards ranging from $10 million to $100 million per award under Topic Area 1, with up to $1.9 billion in total estimated program funding. Most applicants must provide at least a 50% nonfederal cost share, though qualifying small utilities may be eligible for a reduced 25% match. The current closing date for applications is May 20, 2026. Awards will be structured as cooperative agreements administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory.

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) 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…

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.

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.

Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is a grant from U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs that support the energy needs of Tribes at the scale of a Tribal community or communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The DOE HPC4EI Spring 2026 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. Jointly funded by DOE's AMMTO and ITO and managed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, it provides up to $400,000 per project across two focus areas: advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, and industrial process innovation. Over $10 million is available; concept papers were due May 27, 2026, with invited full proposals due August 25, 2026.

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.

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. 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.

Literacy Initiative for Families and Thriving Communities (LIFT) - Competitive is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). The LIFT Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in developing programs that cultivate home-based literacy habits and foster strong family engagement in children's literacy development. Grants require partnerships with community-based literacy organizations and active collaboration with willing DCF County Councils for Young Children (CCYC).

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.

The Mobile Food Vendor Electrification Pilot Program is a grant from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) that funds the electrification of mobile food vendors in Washington, DC, including food trucks, food carts, farmers market stands, and other vendors. A single grantee will assist two or more mobile food vendors with the purchase and installation of battery generators to replace fossil fuel-powered equipment, with $60,000 available for the project. Eligible applicants must have an office or be registered in the District of Columbia. The program aims to shift vendors from gas, diesel, or propane engines to clean battery alternatives. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.

Activate Fellowship is sponsored by Activate (supported by NSF, DOE, and others). This two-year fellowship transforms scientists and engineers into founders, empowering them to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. It provides funding, technical resources, unparalleled support, and mentorship from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, and commercial partners. The program is designed for early-stage science entrepreneurs with hardware-based technology innovations.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD). The SBIR program, also known as America's Seed Fund, encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It offers non-dilutive capital for high-impact research and development (R&D) with commercialization potential.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and participating federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD). The STTR program mirrors the SBIR program but requires formal collaboration between the small business and a non-profit research institution. It expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena, encouraging technology transfer through cooperative research.

Under DOE's new Genesis Mission umbrella, the Office of Technology Commercialization opened an SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunity providing non-dilutive funding to small businesses across four AI-driven topic areas: biotechnology, quantum computing, materials design, and autonomous laboratories. DOE intends to make roughly 40 awards totaling about $10 million in Phase I (approximately $250,000 each), representing up to ~$44 million in cumulative funding across the full project lifecycles. Project pitches were due September 10, 2026.

SBIR/STTR Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This opportunity supports small businesses in developing breakthrough technologies that advance the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. While not exclusively focused on energy storage, the broader mission areas may include relevant technological advancements. A short pitch application is required first.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award opportunity (Genesis Mission) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This funding opportunity invites American small businesses to develop breakthrough technologies that advance the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, focusing on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. The program aims to accelerate scientific discovery and unlock breakthroughs that will shape the future, with an additional broader Phase I opportunity expected later in the fall.

SBIR/STTR Phase I (Genesis Mission Focus Areas: AI for Quantum Computing and Networking; Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This Phase I award opportunity focuses on technologies that support DOE's Genesis Mission, specifically including 'AI for Quantum Computing and Networking' and 'Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories.'

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). The DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Genesis Mission opportunity invites American small businesses to develop breakthrough technologies that advance the Genesis Mission. This includes projects applying AI in biotechnology, quantum computing, advanced materials, and autonomous laboratories. This initial release precedes a broader Phase I funding opportunity expected later in Fall 2026.

DOE SBIR/STTR FY2026 Small Business Funding for AI and Machine Learning in Energy Science is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects within DOE's Genesis Mission, which includes "Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories." While broad, the nature of scientific discovery and autonomous laboratories can often necessitate secure, embedded, and edge AI solutions. The focus on AI for quantum computing and networking is also highly relevant for secure systems.

DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This opportunity supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies with strong commercial potential, specifically aligning with the Genesis Mission's goals to advance American leadership in artificial intelligence. This includes projects supporting topics like scaling the biotechnology revolution, realizing quantum systems for discovery, designing materials with predictable functionality, and achieving AI-driven autonomous laboratories.

Realizing Quantum Systems for Discovery: AI for Quantum Computing and Networking (Genesis Mission) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) (via SBIR/STTR Phase I). This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing breakthrough technologies that advance the U. S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, specifically in 'Realizing Quantum Systems for Discovery: AI for Quantum Computing and Networking.'

FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity (SBIR/STTR) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This DOE SBIR/STTR opportunity focuses on technologies that support the Genesis Mission, including scaling the biotechnology revolution, realizing quantum systems for discovery (AI for quantum computing and networking), designing materials with predictable functionality, and ach…

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award opportunity (Genesis Mission focused) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This opportunity invites American small businesses to develop breakthrough technologies that advance the U. S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs - FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). The DOE SBIR/STTR programs offer competitive non-dilutive funding to small businesses developing innovative technologies with strong commercial potential. This specific Phase I opportunity focuses on the Genesis Mission, which aims to unleash AI-accelerated innovation and discovery across various fields, including advanced materials and potentially microelectronics. The initial release supports projects in areas such as 'Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories', which could encompass AI in microelectronics.

DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) - Genesis Mission is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award opportunity focused on technologies that support DOE's Genesis Mission. This initial release precedes a broader Phase I funding opportunity and includes topic areas such as "Achieving AI-Driven Autonomous Laboratories" and "Realizing Quantum Systems for Discovery: AI for Quantum Computing and Networking."

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (FY26 Phase I Genesis Mission SBIR/STTR opportunity) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). This Phase I funding opportunity encourages American small businesses to develop breakthrough technologies aligned with DOE's Genesis Mission across four topic areas: biotechnology, quantum computing and networking, advanced materials, and AI-driven autonomous laboratories.

Energy Resilience Grant Program (Georgia) is sponsored by Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) / 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. Project funds totaling $1.5 million are provided through the U.S. Department of Energy. Eligible projects include solar PV, battery storage/backup generators, and transfer switches. A 15% cost match is required.

SBIR Phase I — US Small Business Innovation is sponsored by US Federal Government (11 agencies including NIH, DOE, NSF, DoD, DARPA). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides early-stage funding for highly innovative R&D projects. Active funding areas include blockchain for federal applications, decentralized identity, AI safety, and quantum computing. It is non-dilutive and open to US-based small businesses.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (FY2026) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This is an 'Open Call' for research proposals across most program areas within the DOE's Office of Science, including those relevant to climate change and renewable energy.

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 'Open Call' for research proposals across most program areas within the DOE's Office of Science, including those relevant to climate change and renewable energy, and basic energy sciences.

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.

FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE Office of Science is interested in receiving grant applications for support of work in various program areas, including Basic Energy Sciences, which often funds nanotechnology-related research. This is a broad solicitation.

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.

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.

Grants for Advanced Scientific Computing, Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental, Fusion Energy, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production Research is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). This grant supports research across a broad range of scientific disciplines crucial to the Department of Energy's mission, including advanced scientific computing, energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and is…

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 (SC). This is an annual open solicitation covering all research areas in the DOE's Office of Science, including Biological and Environmental Research, which often funds nanotechnology-related research and is relevant to climate change and renewable energy.

Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). This program provides financial assistance for research projects supported by the DOE Office of Science, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines. Given Schmidt Sciences' broad interests in various scientific fields, this general program could be relevant.

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 an 'Open Call' for research proposals across most program areas within the DOE's Office of Science, including those relevant to climate change and renewable energy. Specific research areas of interest will be described within the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) section of the Open Call.

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.

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). The DOE Office of Science is accepting applications for research across various program areas, including Fusion Energy Sciences. This is an annual open solicitation for research within SC's congressionally authorized mission.

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. This broad solicitation from the DOE Office of Science supports financial assistance for various research programs, including those relevant to computer science through its Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program.

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.

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.

Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant, a multi-year federal award, to strengthen classroom instruction, support teachers and school leaders, and provide families with tools to help children become strong readers. The grant supports family-focused literacy resources for young children and school-based Literacy Improvement Networks. Eligible school divisions can apply for a three-year grant award.

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…

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 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.

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.

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 Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO). This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary teams addressing national science and technology challenges by using novel AI models and frameworks to accelerate scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) workflows.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (DE-FOA-0003612) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Office of Nuclear Physics. This funding opportunity focuses on transforming science and energy through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It seeks proposals that integrate AI into nuclear physics research and energy applications.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (DE-FOA-0003612) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO). This funding opportunity invites interdisciplinary teams to leverage novel AI models and frameworks to address over 20 national challenges, including critical materials. It aims to accelerate scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) workflows using AI.

DE-FOA-0003612 The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds AI-driven research across strategic science and energy topic areas. DOE is soliciting FY26 Phase I small team and Phase II large team applications covering advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, quantum information science, semiconductors and microelectronics, discovery science, and energy. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizations. The deadline is December 17, 2026.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. This program supports research that transforms science and energy through the application of artificial intelligence. It focuses on advancing scientific understanding and technological capabilities within the scope of Basic Energy Sciences.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (DE-FOA-0003612) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This funding opportunity supports research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and basic energy sciences. It seeks to transform science and energy through the application of AI.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science (SC). This opportunity supports technologies that advance American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) in alignment with DOE's Genesis Mission. It is offered through DOE's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (DE-FOA-0003612) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). The Genesis Mission is a national effort led by DOE to accelerate AI-driven innovation and discovery across its core missions, including science, energy, and national security. This FOA supports research and development in areas where AI can transform scientific and energy outcomes. While the current deadline is for Phase II applications, it signals a strong and ongoing interest in AI-related projects, including those with implications for microelectronics.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO). This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary teams addressing national science and technology challenges by accelerating scientific discovery and R&D workflows using novel AI models and frameworks.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Open Call) is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER). Starting in FY2026 (October 1st, 2025), BER 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.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI (SBIR/STTR Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This funding opportunity supports small businesses in developing breakthrough technologies for DOE's Genesis Mission, focusing on topics such as scaling the biotechnology revolution, realizing quantum systems for discovery, designing materials with predictable functionality, and…

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This funding opportunity focuses on transforming science and energy using Artificial Intelligence (AI). It supports research relevant to the mission of the DOE Office of Science, which includes Basic Energy Sciences.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science. This funding opportunity focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform science and energy. It supports multi-disciplinary research centers that focus on regional studies of severe weather-related hazards that impact energy and other critical infrastructures.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Science. This funding opportunity supports projects focused on transforming science and energy with Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is relevant to various Office of Science programs, including Basic Energy Sciences, and aims to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. DOE Office of Science. This funding opportunity focuses on accelerating a new era of AI-driven scientific discovery within the Department of Energy's Office of Science. It seeks proposals that leverage artificial intelligence to transform science and energy research.

DE-FOA-0003612: The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES). FES is interested in applications for preliminary design studies exploring the creation of volumetric neutron sources (VNS) based on the next generation of fusion concepts, with the potential for significant cost share through public-private partnerships.

Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). Supports interdisciplinary teams addressing national science and technology challenges to accelerate scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) workflows using novel artificial intelligence (AI) models and frameworks, with a focus on advancing DOE's mission in areas…

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER). This funding opportunity focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform science and energy. It supports multi-disciplinary research centers that focus on regional studies of severe weather-related hazards that impact energy and other critical infrastructures.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR). This funding opportunity focuses on leveraging AI to transform science and energy. It aligns with ASCR's mission to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capability to analyze, model, simulate and predict complex phenomena important to the Department of Energy and the advancement of science.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES). This program focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to transform science and energy research. While specific to AI, it aligns with BES's mission to advance fundamental science.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER). This initiative invests in applying cutting-edge AI techniques and tools to ambitious biological questions, aiming to embed AI systems throughout every stage of the scientific process.

FY 2025 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. This annual "Open Call" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the DOE's Office of Science solicits applications from institutions for basic research support in areas that are not covered by more specific, topical NOFOs.