OpenFederal grantDE-FOA-0003215

Annual Recurring University Training and Research

National Energy Technology LaboratoryCloses Oct 16, 2026(3 days left)$1 – $750,000

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This is a federal program from the National Energy Technology Laboratory that funds early-stage energy research and development and trains the next generation of engineers and scientists at U.S. colleges and universities, with an emphasis on expanding research opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities. Only institutions of higher education can apply. If you run a for-profit business of any size, including a small business or sole proprietorship, do not bother —

Best for
Public and state-controlled colleges and universities, Private institutions of higher education, University research teams in energy-related science and engineering, Programs training the next generation of engineers and scientists, especially those serving underrepresented communities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, Nonprofit organizations, Any organization that is not a U.S. college or university
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D, Training
Who can apply
Colleges and universities
Award range
$1 – $750,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 16, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $750,000. The total program funding is $10,750,000, with about 15 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only U.S. institutions of higher education — public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions of higher education — can apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts do not say. The eligible applicant codes list only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, and the program does not list nonprofits among eligible applicants.

Summary

Grants to U.S. colleges and universities (public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education) for early-stage energy-related research and development and to train the next generation of engineers and scientists, with emphasis on expanding research opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities.

About this grant

Annual Recurring University Training and ResearchThe purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Education
  • Science

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

Program contact

National Energy Technology LaboratoryDE-FOA-0003215@netl.doe.gov304-285-4298

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