DE-FOA-0003634: Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery
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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 23, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$28.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$65.5 million
- Expected awards16
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 22, 2026 |
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"
See Section II of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Part 1 for a full description of the eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $28.0 million 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
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.
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-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.