FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Agency: Office of Science
Assistance Listings: 81.049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Description
The Office of Science (SC) of the Department of Energy (DOE) 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 Physics, Nuclear Physics, and 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 CFR 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submission of applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 CFR 605.
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This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the Fiscal Year. Any research within SC’s Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO.
This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first. This NOFO succeeds DE-FOA-0003432, which was published September 30, 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Open Call
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003600.pdf | DE-FOA-0003600 | Sep 30, 2025 11:59 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: September 30, 2026
Award
$500,000,000
Program Funding
500
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$5,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003600
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Other
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 30, 2025
Archive date:
October 30, 2026
