OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesDE-FOA-0003665

FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Office of ScienceCloses Sep 30, 2027(352 days left)$5,000 – $10,000,000

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This is the DOE Office of Science's annual open solicitation for basic and applied scientific research in six areas: advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high energy and nuclear physics, and isotope R&D. Eligibility is unrestricted, but the work funded is research and R&D, so businesses outside those scientific fields should not bother applying. If your company does not do research in one of these areas, this is not yourgrant

Best for
Research universities and higher-ed institutions, Nonprofits doing basic or applied research, For-profit and small businesses with R&D in the six Office of Science program areas, Individuals and government or tribal entities proposing research within the Office of Science mission
Not for
Businesses outside basic and applied scientific research, such as retail, construction, or logistics, Organizations looking for commercialization funding or non-research grants
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
58
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy)
56
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
50
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
47
Possible Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (production)
44
Possible Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial)
43
Possible Match
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IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
42
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
39
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
37
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
37
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
37
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
36
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
35
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
Worth Exploring

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
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$5,000 – $10,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The solicitation stays open until September 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever comes first.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000,000, with $400,000,000 in total program funding. The notice does not publish a typical award size.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted: any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, governments, tribal entities, and higher-education institutions. Applications must fall within the Office of Science's congressionally authorized research mission.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted and includes individuals and small businesses among the applicant types, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. Specific submission requirements are governed by 10 C.F.R. part 605.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

DOE Office of Science annual open solicitation for basic and applied research in advanced scientific computing, basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, fusion energy, high energy and nuclear physics, and isotope R&D. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, nonprofits, businesses, and other entities may apply.

About this grant

SC hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: · Advanced Scientific Computing Research · Basic Energy Sciences · Biological and Environmental Research · Fusion Energy Sciences · High Energy and Nuclear Physics · Isotope R&D and Production.

On September 3, 1992, DOE published in the Federal Register the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now called the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program), 10 C.F.R. part 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submitting applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 C.F.R. part 605.

This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the fiscal year (FY). Any research within SC’s congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO.

This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first.

Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Defense

Program contact

Michael S Zarkin Grants Management Specialistsc.opencall@doe.gov301-903-4946

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