DE-FOA-0003501: Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)
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 2024.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 18, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 19, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 19, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 18, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 20, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (45% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) University-Based R&D program NOFO will support efforts to efficiently develop and ultimately integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies into energy infrastructure for enhanced resilience. This open NOFO is structured to cover a 5-year period, allowing for ongoing participation and evaluation.
Who has won Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) (81.008) awarded $188 million across 63 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The American Public Power Association | Virginia | 3 | $26.4 million |
| Nreca Research | Virginia | 2 | $24.0 million |
| Electric Power Research Institute Inc | California | 7 | $20.1 million |
| Ge Vernova Operations LLC | New York | 4 | $10.4 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 1 | $10.0 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-0003501 still open?
No. It closed on February 18, 2025.
Who can apply for Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D)?
Closed February 18, 2025. 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 $10.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The American Public Power Association, Nreca Research, Electric Power Research Institute Inc. The program made 63 awards worth $188 million in that time.
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