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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.
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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: February 17, 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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, national laboratories, and other research institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) (DE-FOA-0003614) are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) (DE-FOA-0003614) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). 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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