GrantPostedDiscretionary

Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

Idaho Field Office
DE-FOA-0003539
Application Deadline
May 20, 2026
67 days left
Days Remaining
67
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$1,200,000
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" aimed at advancing nuclear energy science and technology. This funding opportunity seeks applications from small businesses and U.S. universities to conduct nuclear energy-related research that aligns with the DOE's mission priorities, including the operation of existing reactors, deployment of new reactors, and enhancement of the nuclear fuel cycle. The total estimated program funding is $3 million, with an award ceiling of $1.2 million and an expected four awards to be made. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 20, 2026, and can contact Jacob Lingard at 208-526-5820 or via email at lingarjn@id.doe.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Grant Documents

2 Files
FY26 CINR Phase II Continuation NOFO Part 1 - FINAL 12DEC2025.pdf
PDF6470 KB12/21/2025
AI Summary
This document, Part 2 of the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Phase II (CINR II) Continuation Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number DE-FOA-0003539, outlines the Department of Energy’s (DOE) fixed requirements for financial assistance. It serves as a companion to Part 1, providing standard information for the application phase, award negotiations, and post-award requirements. Key sections include detailed registration instructions for platforms like SAM.gov and NEUP.gov, eligibility criteria such as cost sharing rules and prohibitions against Entities of Concern, and guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in applications. The NOFO also specifies comprehensive application content and format, including requirements for Letters of Intent (LOI), full applications, technical volumes, transition plans, and resumes. It also covers reporting, intellectual property, and compliance with federal policies like Buy America requirements. Applicants must review both NOFO parts thoroughly before applying.
FY26 CINR Phase II Continuation NOFO Part 2 - FINAL 12DEC2025.pdf
PDF12776 KB12/21/2025
AI Summary
This document, "Financial Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity Part 2," serves as a companion to Part 1 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Phase II (CINR II) Continuation. It outlines fixed Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the application, award negotiation, and post-award phases. Key sections include mandatory registration processes (SAM.gov, UEI, Grants.gov, NEUP.gov), detailed eligibility criteria covering cost sharing types, allowability, and calculation examples, and prohibitions related to "Entities of Concern." The document also specifies comprehensive application content and format requirements, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), a two-page project summary/abstract, and a ten-page technical volume. Additional required submissions include a transition plan, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) plan (if applicable), resumes for key personnel, and current and pending support disclosures with a mandatory certification statement. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications is permitted but requires attribution, with applicants remaining responsible for accuracy. The NOFO Part 2 aims to standardize administrative and compliance information for applicants to the CINR II program.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedDec 15, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 20, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 19, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$1,200,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
4
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Idaho Field Office(DOE-ID)
Funding Category
Energy
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

81.121

Official Sources