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Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), administered through the Idaho Field Office, that funds innovative R&D projects advancing nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic goals.
The program supports work across reactor technologies, advanced nuclear fuels, nuclear infrastructure, and related engineering and scientific challenges. Awards of up to $3,100,000 are available. Eligible applicants include small businesses, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Applications are submitted through Grants. gov. The deadline for the current cycle is June 9, 2026. Projects must align with DOE Office of Nuclear Energy strategic priorities and address challenges facing the nuclear energy sector.
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Opportunity Listing - Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Agency: Idaho Field Office Assistance Listings: 81. 121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Last Updated: January 28, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs.
NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: · Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors · Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors · Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles · Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology NE strives to promote integrated...
and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $3,100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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