At a glance
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 is a federal competitive grant from Idaho Field Office for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $62.5M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; State governments; Native Americ. The application deadline is December 7, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $62.5M
- Deadline
- Dec 7, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.
Who can apply
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DE-FOA-0003577. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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