This is a Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003215, titled University Training and Research for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. The University Training and Research (UTR) Program, sponsored by Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has the following primary mission objectives: 1) educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; 2) support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; 3) increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; 4) ensure that students are being equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that will allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career. This NOI is for informational purposes only; the Department of Energy (DOE) is not seeking comments on the information contained in this notice. Applications are not accepted at this time. Any information contained in this notice is subject to change.
Annual Recurring University Training and Research
National Energy Technology Laboratory · Opportunity number DE-FOA-0003215
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003215 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Energy Technology Laboratory Department of Energy |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 81.089 |
| Posted | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Deadline | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Education |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Private colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Colleges and universities
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 81.089 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 13, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81.089 | 3 | $464,199,595 | $154,733,198 |
| 2025 | 81.089 | 5 | $1,033,241,061 | $206,648,212 |
| 2024 | 81.089 | 3 | $523,241,135 | $174,413,712 |
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