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16 open opportunities right now. Who can apply, what closes next, and where Energy grant money went last year.

16open opportunities now
4closing in 30 days
$10.0 millionmedian award ceiling listed
$2.6 billionproject grants and cooperative agreements, last 12 months

What the data says

Department of Energy has 16 open opportunities on Grants.gov right now; 4 close in the next 30 days.

Who can apply: 56% of listings are open to colleges and universities, 38% to nonprofits, 31% to state, local or tribal governments; 31% have no listed restriction.

The most common funding category is Energy (69% of listings).

Over the last 12 months, Energy obligated $2.6 billion in project grants and cooperative agreements. The largest program was Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (81.049), at 41% of that total.

Recipients in Washington received the most ($776.5 million), followed by California.

Open and forecasted, soonest deadline first

Each links to the official Grants.gov listing.

Staff Support to Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee for Engagement with the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy on Radioactive Materials Transportation PlanningIdaho Field Office · closes 2026-10-09 · up to $2.0 millionAnnual Recurring University Training and ResearchNational Energy Technology Laboratory · closes 2026-10-16 · up to $750,000The DOE Quantum Genesis Q CompetitionOffice of Science · closes 2026-10-19 · up to $200.0 millionRequest for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy TechnologiesNational Energy Technology Laboratory · closes 2026-11-05 · up to $2Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant ProgramIdaho Field Office · closes 2026-11-30 · up to $8.0 millionAccelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)Golden Field Office · closes 2026-12-01 · up to $20.0 millionSilicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1Idaho Field Office · closes 2026-12-07 · up to $62.5 millionThe Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AIOffice of Science · closes 2026-12-17 · up to $16.0 millionGenesis Mission Graduate Fellowship PilotOffice of Science · closes 2027-01-12 · up to $20.0 millionNOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical TechnologiesGolden Field Office · closes 2027-01-15 · up to $1FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance ProgramOffice of Science · closes 2027-09-30 · up to $10.0 millionSEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READYAdvanced Research Projects Agency Energy · rolling · up to $20.0 million

Who can apply

Private institutions of higher education56% · 9
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education56% · 9
Small businesses44% · 7
For-profit organizations other than small businesses38% · 6
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)38% · 6
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)31% · 5

Funding categories

Energy69% · 11
Science, Technology and Research31% · 5
Opportunity Zone Benefits6% · 1

Posting offices

Idaho Field Office38% · 6
Office of Science25% · 4
National Energy Technology Laboratory13% · 2
Golden Field Office13% · 2
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy6% · 1
Headquarters6% · 1

Where the money went

Project grants and cooperative agreements, 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30.

Largest programs

Office of Science Financial Assistance ProgramALN 81.049 · $1.1 billion
Nuclear Energy Research, Development and DemonstrationALN 81.121 · $775.2 million
Fossil Energy Research and DevelopmentALN 81.089 · $446.5 million
Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial ApplicationsALN 81.253 · $330.0 million
Advanced Research Projects Agency - EnergyALN 81.135 · $329.5 million
Stewardship Science Grant ProgramALN 81.112 · $147.6 million

Top recipient states

Washington$776.5 million · 30%
California$287.7 million · 11%
New York$185.4 million · 7%
North Carolina$167.3 million · 6%
North Dakota$129.1 million · 5%
Texas$126.8 million · 5%

Largest recipients

US Sfr Owner Llc$713.9 million · 28%
Michigan State University$156.2 million · 6%
General Atomics$126.0 million · 5%
University of Rochester$123.7 million · 5%
Swa Lithium Llc$99.3 million · 4%

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Sources: open and forecasted opportunities from Grants.gov (public domain), as indexed by Aeonis Grants right now. Federal spending from USAspending.gov (public domain) for 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30: obligations on project grants and cooperative agreements, by awarding agency, assistance listing, recipient state and recipient. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Grants.gov, USAspending.gov or any agency. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines in the official listing.

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