Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization — is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003543 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.121, posted by Idaho Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $6,000,000. 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. Applications close on May 13, 2026. 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.