Scientific Discovery through Computing (SCiDAC): Partnerships in Basic Energy Sciences

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Scientific Discovery through Computing (SCiDAC): Partnerships in Basic Energy Sciences — is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003515 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.049, posted by Office of Science. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 17, 2025 and last updated on January 24, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is $4,000,000 -- $10,000,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 25, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.