Simpler Grants.gov #DE-FOA-0003538

DOE Idaho Operations Office Solicits FY 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Grants

The Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) program to advance nuclear energy science and technology. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office - Managed by the Office of Nuclear Energy - Program Details: - Solicitation for research and development projects under the CINR program - Supports Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) and Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) - Total funding available: approximately $57 million - Individual awards range from $1 million to $3.1 million - Project periods: up to three years for most awards, up to seven years for NSUF access projects - Eligibility: - U.S. universities and colleges - Small businesses, for-profit and non-profit organizations - State and local government entities, Indian Tribes - Federally funded research and development centers - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development projects in nuclear energy - Access to NSUF for material test reactors, beamlines, and post-irradiation examination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility restrictions for certain research topics - Mandatory federal registrations (SAM.gov, UEI, Grants.gov) - Compliance with DOE programmatic goals and evaluation criteria - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on collaborative research and infrastructure development in nuclear energy.

Description

The Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office is soliciting grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) program. The program aims to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs by supporting research and development projects through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) and the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF). Eligible applicants include U.S. universities and colleges, small businesses, for-profit and non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Indian Tribes, and federally funded research and development centers. The funding opportunity provides approximately $57 million in total funding with individual awards ranging from $1 million to over $3 million depending on the project type, with project periods up to seven years for certain awards involving NSUF access.

View original listing