FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Agency: Office of Science Assistance Listings: 81.049 -- Office of Science Financial Assistance Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The Office of Science (SC) of the Department of Energy (DOE) hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. On September 3, 1992, DOE published in the Federal Register the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now called the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program), 10 CFR 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submission of applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 CFR 605.
This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the Fiscal Year. Any research within SC’s Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO.
This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first. This NOFO succeeds DE-FOA-0003432, which was published September 30, 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
(no additional info)
Grantor contact information
Description: sc.opencall@science.doe.gov Email: Open Call sc.opencall@science.doe.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003600.000001.pdf | DE-FOA-0003600 | Dec 16, 2025 04:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Office of Science
Closing
Closing: September 30, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
Program Funding: $500,000,000 Expected awards: 500 Award Minimum: $50,000 Award Maximum: $5,000,000
Funding opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003600
Cost sharing or matching requirement: No
Funding instrument type: Other; Cooperative agreement; Grant
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: --
Category of Funding Activity: Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation: --
History
Version: 1 Posted date: September 30, 2025 Archive date: October 30, 2026