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FY2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development

Agency: Office of Science

Assistance Listings: 81.049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and which is of broader benefit to other U.S. government agencies and industry. Please note that this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for cross-cutting R&D and domestic supplier development and that program-specific AS&T R&D is supported though NOFOs issued by each SC program.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas Applications for activities in Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas will be accepted from all responsible domestic organizations capable of meeting the objectives of this NOFO. Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research Applications for terminal renewal awards under Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research are restricted to Track 2 PIs organizations with a current award that ends before September 30, 2026. Eligibility is limited in Track 2 to current PIs at organizations with awards expiring within FY 2026 while Track 2 changes from a single-PI/single-institution funding model to a multi-PI/multi-institution funding model. The one-year-long terminal renewal award is offered to allow a smooth transition to other funding sources (which might include participating in a multi-PI/multi-institution award). Track 4b: Accelerator Technology Partnerships Eligibility is limited in Track 4b to domestic for-profit organizations, as the intent of this Track is to develop U.S. companies capable of producing particle accelerator components for DOE and commercial purposes. Track 3 and Track 4a: Track 3 (Accelerator Stewardship Test Facility Program) and Track 4a (Accelerator-Technology Sector Business Plans) are no longer accepting applications.

Grantor contact information

Description

Dr. Eric R. Colby Program Manager (301)-722-2148

Email

Eric.Colby@science.doe.gov

Eric.Colby@science.doe.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
DE-FOA-0003620.pdf
DE-FOA-0003620
Mar 12, 2026 12:03 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: May 21, 2026

Application process

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Award

$15,000,000

Program Funding

12

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$3,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DE-FOA-0003620

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

March 12, 2026

Archive date:

August 21, 2026

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