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"Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. This funding opportunity accelerates breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing through fundamental energy technology research.
Projects must address scientific challenges in areas including quantum systems and quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning for materials and chemistry, and advanced manufacturing. FFRDCs are eligible to apply, particularly DOE National Laboratories. The program focuses on fundamental scientific research for next-generation energy technologies, rather than applied research or technology development.
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Opportunity Listing - Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) Agency: Office of Science Assistance Listings: 81. 049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The DOE SC program in Basic Energy Sciences (BES) announces a re-competition of the Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) program.
The purpose of this program is to bring together world-class teams of scientists from universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions to perform energy-relevant basic research with a scope and complexity beyond what is possible in single-investigator or small-group awards.
These multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary centers accelerate transformative scientific advances for the most challenging topics in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences.
EFRCs integrate experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML; develop innovative experimental and theoretical tools that illuminate fundamental processes in unprecedented detail; and create an enthusiastic, interdisciplinary, workforce of energy-focused scientists. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated DE-FOA-0003614. 000001.
pdf DE-FOA-0003614. 0000001 Feb 20, 2026 12:41 PM UTC EFRC_NOFO_Budget_Template_2026. xlsx Budget Template Feb 19, 2026 04:52 PM UTC EFRC_Science_Topics_NOFO_Template_2026.
xlsx Science Topics Template Feb 19, 2026 04:52 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, DOE National Laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies are eligible. Applicant institutions may submit up to three pre-applications/applications as the lead institution. An individual may not be named as a principal investigator on more than one application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3 million - $4.5 million annually (individual awards), $352 million total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 1, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. 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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