DE-FOA-0003215: Annual Recurring University Training and Research
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2026.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $10.8 million in total. Applications closed on October 16, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 15, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.8 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 16, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 15, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (38% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Annual Recurring University Training and Research The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fossil Energy Research and Development (81.089) awarded $3.2 billion across 648 grant awards, an average of $4.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 7 | $334 million |
| Institute of Gas Technology | Illinois | 7 | $257 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 26 | $146 million |
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Texas | 1 | $134 million |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | 26 | $118 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0003215 still open?
No. It closed on October 16, 2026.
Who can apply for Annual Recurring University Training and Research?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Annual Recurring University Training and Research?
Closed October 16, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $10.8 million in total across about 15 awards.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Institute of Gas Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 648 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.
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