Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
Agency: Idaho Field Office
Assistance Listings: 81.121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Description
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation:
· Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors
· Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors
· Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles
· Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology
NE strives to promote integrated...
and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Jacob Lingard 2085265820
lingarjn@id.doe.gov
Andrew Ford 208-526-3059
fordaj@id.doe.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2026_Consolidated_Innovative_Nuclear_Research_RD_NOFO_DE-FOA-0003538_Part_2_-_FINAL_12DEC2025.pdf | FY 2026 CINR NOFO DE-FOA-0003538 Part 2 | Dec 15, 2025 08:41 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Consolidated_Innovative_Nuclear_Research_RD_NOFO_DE-FOA-0003538_Part_1_-_FINAL_12DEC2025.pdf | FY 2026 CINR NOFO DE-FOA-0003538 Part 1 | Dec 15, 2025 08:41 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Consolidated_Innovative_Nuclear_Research_RD_NOFO_DE-FOA-0003538_Part_2_-_FINAL_Amend_1_13JAN2026.pdf | FY 2026 CINR RD NOFO DE-FOA-0003538 Part 2 - FINAL Amend 1 | Jan 13, 2026 07:14 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Consolidated_Innovative_Nuclear_Research_RD_NOFO_DE-FOA-0003538_Part_1_-_FINAL_Amend_1_13JAN2026.pdf | FY 2026 CINR RD NOFO DE-FOA-0003538 Part 1 - FINAL Amend 1 | Jan 13, 2026 07:15 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Consolidated_Innovative_Nuclear_Research_RD_NOFO_DE-FOA-0003538_Part_1_-_FINAL_mod_2_27JAN2026.pdf | Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research modification 002 | Jan 28, 2026 12:18 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 9, 2026
Award
$57,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003538
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
December 15, 2025
Archive date:
July 9, 2026
