Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
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Idaho Field Office is offering grants of up to $8.0 million (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 25 awards worth $50.0 million in total. Applications close on November 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 2, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awards25
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 8, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program The application deadline for current review cycle, anticipated selection notification date for the current review cycle, and anticipated award date for current review cycle have changed. See date changes on page 6 of NOFO Part 1. Also, applications must now be submitted within the respective application period (July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026). See date changes on page 24 of NOFO Part 1.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Idaho Field Office, dutkevcd@id.doe.gov, 2022871878.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program?
Idaho Field Office accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
What is the deadline for Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program?
Closes November 30, 2026 (30 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $8.0 million each. About $50.0 million in total across about 25 awards.
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