# FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003620-fy2026-research-opportunities-in-accelerator-stewardship/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361458

> Office of Science offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 21, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003620 |
| Agency | Office of Science |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 21, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.049 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas Applications for activities in Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas will be accepted from all responsible domestic organizations capable of meeting the objectives of this NOFO. Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research Applications for terminal renewal awards under Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research are restricted to Track 2 PIs organizations with a current award that ends before September 30, 2026. Eligibility is limited in Track 2 to current PIs at organizations with awards expiring within FY 2026 while Track 2 changes from a single-PI/single-institution funding model to a multi-PI/multi-institution funding model. The one-year-long terminal renewal award is offered to allow a smooth transition to other funding sources (which might include participating in a multi-PI/multi-institution award). Track 4b: Accelerator Technology Partnerships Eligibility is limited in Track 4b to domestic for-profit organizations, as the intent of this Track is to develop U.S. companies capable of producing particle accelerator components for DOE and commercial purposes. Track 3 and Track 4a: Track 3 (Accelerator Stewardship Test Facility Program) and Track 4a (Accelerator-Technology Sector Business Plans) are no longer accepting applications.

## What the grant funds

The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and which is of broader benefit to other U.S. government agencies and industry. Please note that this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for cross-cutting R&D and domestic supplier development and that program-specific AS&T R&D is supported though NOFOs issued by each SC program.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003620 still open?

No. It closed on May 21, 2026. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003673, closes January 12, 2027 (66 days left).

### Who can apply for FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development?

Office of Science accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development?

Closed May 21, 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 $3.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won Office of Science Financial Assistance Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, General Atomics, University of Wisconsin System. The program made 6,205 awards worth $7.7 billion in that time.