Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)
Open. Closes November 20, 2026, 29 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy , opportunity number DE-FOA-0003630.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003630 |
| Assistance listing | 81.135 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Other |
| Category | Opportunity Zone Benefits, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 21, 2026 |
| Closes | November 20, 2026 |
| Award range | $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Total program funding | $45,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Unrestricted (any type of organization, subject to the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: See Section II.A. of the NOFO. |
| 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
NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003630 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials submitted through…
Official notice and documents
- NOFO_DE-FOA-0003630_UNLOCK.pdf (Full Announcement)
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