FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Open
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.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total funding$400 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement Contract
Key dates
| Posted | September 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2027 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 30, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is 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"
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- 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.
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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