U.S. Department of Energy
16 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Energy, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Energy research, clean energy development, environmental cleanup, and science programs.
Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) currently administers 16 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Science & Research (16 programs). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 16 of 16 DOE programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $20.0 million, and the median listed ceiling is $5.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 16 DOE programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are educational institution (13 programs), for profit small business (7 programs), nonprofit (3 programs). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Energy federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (16)
Basic Energy Sciences
Fundamental research in materials and chemical sciences to advance energy technologies.
Up to $5M
Conservation Research and Development
Applied research on energy conservation technologies for buildings, industry, and transportation.
Up to $2M
Critical Materials Research and Development
Research to reduce reliance on critical materials including rare earths in energy technologies.
Up to $5M
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research
Research and development of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy systems.
Up to $5M
Energy Storage Technologies
Development of advanced battery and energy storage technologies for grid and transportation applications.
Up to $10M
Environmental Cleanup
Grants to support regulatory oversight of DOE environmental cleanup activities at former nuclear sites.
Up to $20M
Fossil Energy Research and Development
Research to advance clean fossil energy technologies including carbon capture and advanced coal.
Up to $5M
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
Research and development of hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cell technologies.
Up to $5M
Nuclear Energy Research and Development
Research on advanced nuclear energy systems, reactor design, and fuel cycles.
Up to $5M
Nuclear Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences
Basic research in nuclear physics and fusion energy sciences for future energy technologies.
Up to $3M
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Research on biological and environmental science to support DOE missions in energy and environmental stewardship.
Up to $5M
Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Grants supporting fundamental research in all areas of physical, biological, and computational sciences.
Up to $5M
State Energy Program
Provides financial and technical assistance to states for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
Up to $10M
Transportation Technologies R&D
Research on advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and transportation system efficiency.
Up to $3M
University Coal Research
Research grants to universities for advanced coal technology and clean energy development.
Up to $1M
Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
Reduces energy costs for low-income households by improving energy efficiency of their homes.
Up to $20M
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