Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach is a grant from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) offering $67,281 to support education and outreach on lead poisoning prevention for expectant and new parents in Washington, D.C. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, faith-based organizations, and universities or educational institutions. The application deadline is March 27, 2026, with submissions required through the Grants Application Portal by 11:59 p.m. Applications may also be requested via email by referencing RFA number FY26-LHHD-885. The program aims to reduce childhood lead exposure through targeted community outreach to vulnerable parent populations.

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) OPEN is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E program that funds high-risk, high-reward transformative energy research and development across all technology areas. Unlike targeted ARPA-E programs, the OPEN solicitation accepts proposals spanning the full range of energy challenges — from advanced reactor fuels and catalytic chemistry to quantum computing for energy applications and grid infrastructure. Awards range from $250,000 to $10,000,000, with applications due April 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies with innovative approaches to breakthrough energy technologies.

HARMONY: Human-Centric Analytics for Resilient & Modernized Power sYstems is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory. This funding opportunity aims to enhance grid reliability and resilience using human-centric analytics and big data. It seeks to quantify risks and uncertainties and communicate them to decision-makers and human operators to improve grid visibility and resilience.

Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds the development of domestic battery manufacturing and recycling capabilities to strengthen the North American battery supply chain. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the program supports demonstration projects, construction of commercial-scale facilities, and retrofitting or retooling of existing facilities for battery component manufacturing, advanced battery manufacturing, and recycling. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit entities, state and local governments, and consortia. Funding is available until expended, with individual rounds offering up to $500 million or more.

ENERGYWERX: iCRS-D - i2X Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Distribution Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Integrated Energy Systems Office (IESO). This program focuses on reducing interconnection costs for distribution systems. It seeks solutions to facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources, such as solar, to the local electricity distribution grid.

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.

The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). 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 teams across critical science and energy topic areas.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I is a grant from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds partnerships between U.S. small businesses and research institutions to develop innovative energy technologies with commercial potential. Phase I awards range from $200,000 to $250,000 for six months to one year of work. Priority topic areas under FY 2025 Release 2 include power electronics, dual-use photovoltaics, solar-powered DC microgrids, cybersecurity of solar systems, and concentrating solar-thermal power. STTR applicants must formally partner with a nonprofit research institution. Applicants may also apply for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding to support commercialization planning. The program deadline is May 5, 2026.

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.

Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity that funds electricity infrastructure investments to meet growing power demand and improve grid reliability. Announced on March 12, 2026, approximately $1.9 billion is available through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, which was authorized for up to $10.5 billion over five years. Projects must demonstrate how reconductoring and other Advanced Transmission Technologies expand regional power transfer capacity, strengthen reliability, and reduce consumer costs. Eligible applicants include states, tribes, electric utilities, and other qualifying recipients. The application deadline is May 20, 2026.

Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). This funding opportunity aims to accelerate urgently needed upgrades to the nation's power grid by focusing on rapid deployment of reconductoring (replacing existing power lines with higher-capacity conductors) and other Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) to expand grid c…

Early Career Research Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds outstanding early career scientists to stimulate new research directions in areas critical to the DOE mission. The 2026 program provides five-year awards to exceptional early career researchers at U.S. academic institutions, DOE National Laboratories, and Office of Science User Facilities. Awards for academic institutions provide approximately $875,000 over five years; awards for DOE National Laboratories or Office of Science User Facilities provide approximately $2,750,000 over five years. Eligible applicants are untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professors at U.S. universities and equivalent early-career researchers at DOE National Laboratories.

Early Career Research Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC). The Early Career Research Program is a grant from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that funds exceptional early career scientists to stimulate new research directions in mission-critical areas of energy and science.

Early Career Research Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science that provides five-year awards to exceptional early career researchers to stimulate new research directions in mission-critical areas of physical science. Awards to academic institutions are approximately $875,000 over five years, while awards to DOE National Laboratories or Office of Science User Facilities are approximately $2,750,000 over five years. Eligible applicants must be untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professors at U.S. academic institutions, or full-time employees at DOE National Laboratories or Office of Science User Facilities, within 10 years of earning a doctorate. Researchers may apply to one of seven program offices: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Biological and Environmental Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. Pre-applications are mandatory by March 24, 2026, with full applications due June 2, 2026. Funding is competitively awarded through peer review.

Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) is a program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences, that funds world-class, multi-investigator research teams to accelerate transformative scientific advances in energy-relevant areas. EFRCs bring together scientists from universities, national laboratories, nonprofits, and private companies to conduct use-inspired basic research that could lead to breakthrough energy technologies. The total funding opportunity is approximately $352 million. Applications for both new and renewing EFRCs are due July 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. colleges and universities, DOE National Laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies.

Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, supporting research across seven core 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. This open solicitation accepts applications throughout the fiscal year and covers any research within SC's Congressionally authorized mission. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, non-profit and for-profit research organizations, DOE national laboratories, small businesses, and other federal research organizations. Awards typically range from $750,000 to $3,000,000 per year. The solicitation remains open through September 30, 2026.

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). These programs help small businesses conduct research and development (R&D) in innovative energy technologies with potential for commercialization. Funding takes the form of grants, and projects must meet specific DOE mission-specific R&D needs across transportation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency sectors.

Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) (Reserve - Other) Equipment Upgrade and Modernization (EUM) Grant is sponsored by Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). The Perkins V program is the primary federal investment in career and technical education at both secondary and postsecondary levels. Florida receives annual allocations, with competitive grants often supporting equipment upgrade and modernization for CTE programs. This can include technology improvements in high schools.

Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding Opportunity eXCHANGE is a grant portal from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) that aggregates and publishes notices of funding opportunities related to clean energy infrastructure. The exchange lists opportunities across DOE offices including the Office of Electricity and Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, covering programs such as advanced transmission technology upgrades, rare earth elements demonstration facilities, battery materials manufacturing, and coal recommissioning. Organizations seeking federal clean energy infrastructure funding can use this platform to identify and apply for relevant funding opportunities.

Renew America's Schools Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program provides grants for energy improvements at K-12 public school facilities. Eligible projects include upgrades to HVAC and ventilation systems, building envelopes, lighting, and installation of renewable energy. The goal is to decrease energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments. Prioritization is given to schools in rural and/or high-poverty districts.

The American-Made Solar Prize is a multi-million-dollar prize competition from the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) that accelerates U.S. solar manufacturing innovation. Administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the program guides entrepreneurs through three progressive contests—Ready\!, Set\!, and Go\!—providing increasing financial support and resources at each stage. Competitors develop concepts into early-stage prototypes ready for industry testing, supported by the American-Made Network of national labs, incubators, investors, and industry mentors. The competition has run eight rounds since 2018, with demonstration day events where finalists showcase their innovations. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based individuals and teams working on novel solar energy solutions.

Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants is a program from the Department of Energy that funds modernization of the electric grid to reduce impacts from extreme weather and natural disasters. The program supports comprehensive transmission and distribution technology solutions that mitigate multiple hazards including wildfires, floods, hurricanes, extreme heat, extreme cold, and storms. Priority is given to projects generating the greatest community benefit in reducing the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events. Eligible applicants include electricity storage operators and transmission owners or operators. The program provides up to $2.5 billion over five years at $500 million per year (FY 2022-2026), with a 100% cost match required. Funding is capped at the amount the entity spent on hardening efforts in the previous three years. A small utility set-aside is available for entities selling no more than 4 million MWh per year.

FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, High Energy Physics program, that funds cross-cutting, use-inspired basic research and development to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development. The program supports two tracks: Track 1 covers Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas and is open to all responsible domestic organizations; Track 2 supports Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for long-term generic accelerator research and is restricted to current Track 2 PI organizations. Funded work must benefit both DOE's physical sciences activities and other U.S. government agencies or industry. A pre-application is required prior to full submission. Award amounts are not specified in the announcement.

Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – 2025 (Planned NOFO) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy. This planned funding opportunity aims to solicit applications from Indian Tribes and Alaska Native entities to install energy generating systems, energy efficiency measures, deploy community-scale energy generating systems or energy storage, install integrated energy systems for…

The Department of Energy Genesis Mission is a presidential executive order establishing a national effort to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery. Led by the Secretary of Energy, the Mission creates the American Science and Security Platform, integrating DOE national laboratory supercomputers, secure cloud-based AI environments, and federally curated scientific datasets to train foundation models and develop AI agents for automated research. The initiative targets at least 20 national science and technology challenges spanning advanced manufacturing, critical materials, nuclear energy, quantum information science, and semiconductors. The Mission facilitates interagency coordination, public-private partnerships through cooperative research agreements, and competitive fellowship programs for researchers at national laboratories. Annual reporting to the President tracks platform capabilities, research outcomes, and technology commercialization progress across participating federal agencies and external partners.

Foundational Agrivoltaic Research for Megawatt Scale (FARMS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). This funding opportunity examines how agrivoltaics (co-location of agriculture and solar energy) can scale up to provide new economic opportunities to farmers, rural communities, and the solar industry. It supports projects that partner with farmers pursuing climate-smart and sustainable agriculture.

The Battery Materials Processing Grants Program is a federal initiative from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds domestic battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling projects. Authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the program supports demonstration projects, construction of commercial-scale facilities, and retrofit or retooling of existing battery material processing facilities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit private entities, state and local governments, and consortia of these entities. With million appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, Round 3 targets expansion of U.S. critical mineral and materials processing. Full applications for Round 3 are due April 12, 2026.

The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act S. 3971 passed by Congress in March 2026 with overwhelming bipartisan support creates Strategic Breakthrough Awards as a new funding mechanism within the SBIR/STTR programs. These awards enable agencies to make milestone-based awards up to $30 million per small business for scaling federally-funded technology from laboratory to production. The reauthorization represents the most significant structural overhaul of SBIR/STTR since original authorization. Additional changes include enhanced Phase I technical assistance up to $6,500 per project Phase II assistance up to $50,000 per project mandatory security screening across eight federal watchlists and starting FY2027 limits on the number of proposals per company annually. Eight federal agencies participate: DOD DOE NIH NSF NASA USDA EPA and DHS. DOD and NIH are expected to publish the first new solicitations under the reauthorized programs in April or May 2026 with NSF DOE and NASA to follow mid-year. This is distinct from standard SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards and from agency-specific programs like NSF America's Seed Fund as Strategic Breakthrough Awards specifically target companies with prior Phase II awards ready to scale.

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs FY25 Phase I Release 2 (DE-FOA-0003504) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). This program supports small businesses in research and development relevant to the Water Power Technologies Office, including hydropower and marine energy. It's designed to advance cutting-edge technology and foster innovation.

Hydropower Technical Collaboration Program is a technical assistance initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), providing hydropower developers and stakeholders with access to expertise from DOE national laboratories. Delivered through the HydroWIRES Initiative, the program aims to modernize the U.S. hydropower fleet and advance its role in delivering reliable, low-cost electricity and grid resiliency. WPTO issues funding through multiple mechanisms including Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Notices of Technical Assistance (NOTA), and SBIR/STTR programs. No specific award amount or application deadline is currently listed for this technical collaboration track.