Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment
Agency: Headquarters
Assistance Listings: 81.255 -- Clean Energy Demonstrations
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
Nuclear energy is the nation’s largest source of carbon-free power, and it provided 48 percent of America’s carbon-free electricity in 2023. The nuclear industry today is building new commercialization momentum as utilities and other potential customers see the successful operation of Vogtle Units 3 and 4, anticipate sustained load growth, and begin to take advantage of tax credits and other financial support made available by the Inflation Reduction Act. Utilities are seeking and receiving Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensees to extend reactor operations to 80 years, planning to uprate...
reactor capacity, reversing plans to close reactors, and restarting formerly shuttered reactors. However, the industry must still overcome barriers to achieve commercial liftoff by securing committed investments in an orderbook of new nuclear projects and standing up the industrial base needed for fleet-level deployment.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See NOFO for Eligibility Requirements
Grantor contact information
Description
Farwa Nawaz 703-395-1920
farwa.nawaz@hq.doe.gov
Patrick J. Martin 240-243-5039
Patrick.martin@hq.doe.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003485_-_GenIIISMR_Working_BAA_-_Final_-_For_Release.pdf | DE-FOA-0003485 - GenIII+SMR Working BAA - Final - For Release | Oct 16, 2024 04:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: February 16, 2025
Award
$900,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$800,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003485
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 16, 2024
Archive date:
February 16, 2025
