Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
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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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 26, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$62.5 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards1
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 7, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 6, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Idaho Field Office, rigbyja@id.doe.gov, 2022871878.
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.
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