Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
Agency: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Assistance Listings: 81.089 -- Fossil Energy Research and Development
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Description
Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to seek applications for projects to design, implement, test and validate three (3) compelling Topic Areas for strategic refurbishment/retrofit of existing coal power plants, providing a path for rapid and cost-effective restoration of stability to the nation’s bulk power system while supporting the nation’s industrial and energy security priorities by enabling coal powered systems to provide reliable, secure, and affordable electricity delivered in the near...
term at scale. Successful projects will lead to the implementation of transformational technologies that will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, emissions reductions, and environmental performance of coal and natural gas use.
Modification 000004: The purpose of this modification is to update NOFO Part 2, specifically to add clarifications to Section II.A.3. regarding Cost Share Types and Allowability and Section II.A.4. Unallowable Cost Share Sources.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Justin E. Duncan 412-386-9339
justin.duncan@netl.doe.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| URL_NETL_Exchange.docx | NOFO URL Instructions | Oct 31, 2025 08:47 PM UTC |
| FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003606_Amd_000003.pdf | DE-FOA-0003606 | Jan 6, 2026 09:59 PM UTC |
| DE-FOA-0003606_Part_2_Modification_000004.pdf | DE-FOA-0003606_Part 2_Modification 000004 | Jan 8, 2026 02:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: January 23, 2026
Applications will be due by 5 P.M. (1700) EST.
Award
$100,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$48,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003606
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
6
Posted date:
October 31, 2025
Archive date:
February 22, 2026
