Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
Idaho Field Office · Opportunity number DE-FOA-0003538
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 10, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003538 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Idaho Field Office Department of Energy |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 81.121 |
| Posted | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Deadline | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3,100,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $57,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Energy |
| Last updated here | Jun 10, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Private colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- 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 81.121 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 20, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81.121 | 7 | $3,134,021,495 | $447,717,356 |
| 2025 | 81.121 | 5 | $2,995,824,417 | $599,164,883 |
| 2024 | 81.121 | 6 | $3,258,480,110 | $543,080,018 |
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