# Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003606-improving-efficiency-reliability-and-flexibility-of-coal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360814

> National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $48.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications closed on January 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003606 |
| Agency | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $48.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $100 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.089 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to seek applications for projects to design, implement, test and validate three (3) compelling Topic Areas for strategic refurbishment/retrofit of existing coal power plants, providing a path for rapid and cost-effective restoration of stability to the nation’s bulk power system while supporting the nation’s industrial and energy security priorities by enabling coal powered systems to provide reliable, secure, and affordable electricity delivered in the near term at scale. Successful projects will lead to the implementation of transformational technologies that will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, emissions reductions, and environmental performance of coal and natural gas use. Modification 000004: The purpose of this modification is to update NOFO Part 2, specifically to add clarifications to Section II.A.3. regarding Cost Share Types and Allowability and Section II.A.4. Unallowable Cost Share Sources.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003606 still open?

No. It closed on January 23, 2026.

### Who can apply for Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants?

National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants?

Closed January 23, 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 $48.0 million each. About $100 million in total across about 15 awards.

### 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.