DE-FOA-0003542: Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 (DE-FOA-0003577). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Idaho Field Office notices from 2026.
Idaho Field Office offered grants of up to $200,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 27, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003313 | August 15, 2024 | Closed October 16, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 27, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 29, 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 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration awards averaged $7.0 million; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (55% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
Who has won Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration (81.121) awarded $3.2 billion across 464 grant awards, an average of $7.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us SFR Owner LLC | Washington | 1 | $983 million |
| X Energy, LLC | Maryland | 4 | $931 million |
| CFPP LLC | Utah | 1 | $232 million |
| Nuscale Power LLC | Oregon | 1 | $178 million |
| Holtec Government Services LLC | New Jersey | 2 | $106 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003577, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0003542 still open?
No. It closed on February 27, 2026. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach?
Idaho Field Office accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach?
Closed February 27, 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 $200,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 5 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.
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