# Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003577-silcon-carbide-cladding-lead-test-rod-development-phase/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364026

> Idaho Field Office is offering grants of up to $62.5 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make one award worth $50.0 million in total. Applications close on December 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003577 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $62.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $50.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.121 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- 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

## What the grant funds

Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1?

Idaho Field Office accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1?

Closes December 7, 2026 (37 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $62.5 million each. About $50.0 million in total for one award.