FY 2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
ID: 356590Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$5K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356590
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    Description

    The Office of Science is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY 2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program," aimed at advancing scientific research and development in the physical sciences. This program supports a wide range of research activities, from fundamental studies of subatomic particles to innovations in energy production and environmental science, with a total estimated funding of $500 million available for awards ranging from $5,000 to $5 million. Eligible applicants include various organizations, with specific restrictions on nonprofit organizations engaged in lobbying, and applications are due by September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the grantor at sc.opencall@science.doe.gov.

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