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FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Open Closes September 30, 2027 (334 days left) Opportunity DE-FOA-0003665

Office of Science is offering grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $5,000) to any type of organization. It expects to make $400 million in total. Applications close on September 30, 2027.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 30, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedSeptember 30, 2026
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2027
Archived by Grants.govDecember 30, 2027

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to any type of organization.

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What the grant funds

SC hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: · Advanced Scientific Computing Research · Basic Energy Sciences · Biological and Environmental Research · Fusion Energy Sciences · High Energy and Nuclear Physics · Isotope R&D and Production. On September 3, 1992, DOE published in the Federal Register the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now called the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program), 10 C.F.R. part 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submitting applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 C.F.R. part 605. This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the fiscal year (FY). Any research within SC’s congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO. This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first.

Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Michael S Zarkin, Grants Management Specialist, sc.opencall@doe.gov, 301-903-4946.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program?

Office of Science accepts applications from any type of organization.

What is the deadline for FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program?

Closes September 30, 2027 (334 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $400 million in total.

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