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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.
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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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applications for new and renewing EFRCs are open to accredited U. S. colleges and universities, National Laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $352,000,000 (total funding opportunity) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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