# Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003539-fiscal-year-2026-phase-ii-continuation-consolidated/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361021

> Idaho Field Office offered grants of up to $1.2 million to colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003539 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.121 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (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: • Keep existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating; • Deploy new nuclear reactors; • Secure and sustain our nuclear fuel cycle; and • Expand international nuclear energy cooperation. NE conducts crosscutting nuclear energy research and development (R&D) and associated infrastructure support activities to develop innovative technologies that offer the promise of dramatically improved performance for its mission needs as stated above, while maximizing the impact of NE resources. NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs; deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market; and optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. All applications submitted under this CINR Phase II Continuation NOFO must demonstrate a strong tie to at least one of these four mission priorities and highlight how they support DOE priorities. • NE is seeking CINR Phase II Continuation applications from U.S. universities to conduct nuclear energy-related research to help meet the objectives of the major NE funded research areas. • The NOFO is focused on continuing promising research pathways by soliciting applications that directly complement and extend research that has previously been awarded research through NEUP. • CINR awarded projects, including R&D and IRPs, that conclude between January 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, are eligible to apply. Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) Access Only projects are NOT eligible to apply to this funding opportunity. Instead, they should apply to the NSUF Access Only process under the separate FY 2026 CINR NOFO for additional access to NSUF capabilities.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003539 still open?

No. It closed on May 20, 2026. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research?

Idaho Field Office accepted applications from colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research?

Closed May 20, 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 $1.2 million each. About $3.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Us SFR Owner LLC, X Energy, LLC, CFPP LLC. The program made 464 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.