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DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC). This grant funds early-stage research and development by small businesses aligned with the Department of Energy's science and technology priorities, including basic energy sciences, advanced scientific computing, nuclear physics, high energy physics, and fusion energy. Phase I awards support feasibility research.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. for-profit small businesses meeting SBA size standards. Letters of Intent are required before full application submission. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 are due July 7, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2026 Phase I Release 2 is funded by U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Letter of Intent (LOI), Budget justification, Data management plan, Foreign relationships disclosure, and Indirect rate documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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