DE-FOA-0003603: Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003390
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2025.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on November 5, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 26, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2
- Award floor$1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 5, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 5, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $2 per award.
- Most of the program's money (38% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a Notice of Intent to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0003390; titled Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative. The goal of this work is to de-risk the adoption of new mining technologies for commercialization and widespread industry adoption. This will be achieved through 1. Development of Mine Technology Proving Grounds, 2. Accelerated R&D Projects, and 3. Collaborative Projects.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fossil Energy Research and Development (81.089) awarded $3.2 billion across 648 grant awards, an average of $4.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 7 | $334 million |
| Institute of Gas Technology | Illinois | 7 | $257 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 26 | $146 million |
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Texas | 1 | $134 million |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | 26 | $118 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0003603 still open?
No. It closed on November 5, 2025.
Who can apply for Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003390?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003390?
Closed November 5, 2025. 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 $2 each.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Institute of Gas Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 648 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.