Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) mission is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: · Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors · Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors · Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles · Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology NE strives to promote integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners under the direction of NE’s programs, and to deploy innovative nuclear energy technologies to the market and to optimize the benefits of nuclear energy. Program Details Idaho Field Office is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research grant program to support environment energy and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Idaho Field Office through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Idaho Field Office or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $3.1M. Applications are due by June 9, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports environment energy and research innovation. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Idaho Field Office.

Award details

Award range: $0 – $3.1M. Applications close on June 9, 2026.

Categories

Environment Energy · Research Innovation