# Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003541-fiscal-year-2026-scientific-infrastructure-support-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361023

> Idaho Field Office offered grants of up to $1.5 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 9, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003541 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 9, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $5.0 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

## What the grant funds

The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) program purpose is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental and economic needs. NE enables innovation, supports unique research infrastructure, and solves crosscutting challenges facing the nuclear energy sector through research, development and demonstration. 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. • Enable a high-performing organization. Investing in the next generation of nuclear energy leaders and advancing university-led nuclear innovation is vital to fulfilling NE's mission, which is primarily accomplished through NE’s Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP). NEUP was established in 2009 to consolidate NE’s university support and enable the integration of university research within NE’s technical programs. Through various competitive award opportunities, the program engages with U.S. universities and colleges to conduct research and development (R&D), enhance infrastructure, and support student education, thereby contributing to the development of a world-class nuclear energy and workforce capability. Since its inception, NE has awarded more than $1 billion to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education through the NEUP program to continue American energy leadership and to train the next generation of nuclear engineers, scientists and policymakers. The NEUP overarching goal is to support outstanding, cutting-edge, and innovative research at U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003541 still open?

No. It closed on April 9, 2026. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research?

Idaho Field Office accepted applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research?

Closed April 9, 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 $1.5 million each. About $5.0 million in total across about 15 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.