Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
Open. Closes December 7, 2026, 46 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Idaho Field Office, opportunity number DE-FOA-0003577.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003577 |
| Assistance listing | 81.121 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Energy |
| Posted | October 5, 2026 |
| Closes | December 7, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $62,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Total program funding | $50,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1Research, 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.
Official notice and documents
- Attachments- Silicon Carbide Cladding NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003577.pdf (Full Announcement)
- SiC Cladding NOFO Part 1 DE-FOA0003577.pdf (Full Announcement)
- SiC Cladding NOFO Part 2 DE-FOA0003577.pdf (Full Announcement)
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