Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
Agency: Idaho Field Office
Assistance Listings: 81.121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
Description
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479
rigbyja@id.doe.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003577.pdf | DE-FOA-0003577 | Oct 5, 2026 04:01 PM UTC |
| SiC_Cladding_NOFO_Part_1_DE-FOA0003577.pdf | SiC Cladding NOFO Part 1 DE-FOA0003577 | Oct 5, 2026 04:01 PM UTC |
| SiC_Cladding_NOFO_Part_2_DE-FOA0003577.pdf | SiC Cladding NOFO Part 2 DE-FOA0003577 | Oct 5, 2026 04:01 PM UTC |
| Attachments-_Silicon_Carbide_Cladding_NOFO.pdf | Attachments- Silicon Carbide Cladding NOFO | Oct 5, 2026 04:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: December 7, 2026
Award
$50,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$62,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003577
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
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 5, 2026
Archive date:
January 6, 2027
