# Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003634-advancing-oil-and-natural-gas-production-and-delivery/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363302

> National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $28.0 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 16 awards worth $65.5 million in total. Applications closed on September 22, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003634 |
| Agency | National Energy Technology Laboratory |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $28.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Total funding | $65.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not 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"

See Section II of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Part 1 for a full description of the eligibility requirements.

## What the grant funds

Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is seeking proposals to advance cost-effective technologies for improving the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the Unites States oil and natural gas supply chain. This funding opportunity spans research and development efforts focused on enhancing resource utilization, modernizing infrastructure, and accelerating digital transformation within the sector.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003634 still open?

No. It closed on September 22, 2026.

### Who can apply for Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery?

National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery?

Closed September 22, 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 $28.0 million each. About $65.5 million in total across about 16 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.