The Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Nuclear Energy Waste Transmutation Optimized Now (NEWTON), DE-FOA-0003418," aimed at supporting the development of innovative technologies for transmuting used nuclear fuel to address storage and disposal challenges. The program seeks to enhance the efficiency of particle generation systems and improve transmutation rates, ultimately reducing the long-term radiotoxicity of nuclear waste. With approximately $40 million available for awards ranging from $1 million to $10 million, interested applicants must submit their proposals through the ARPA-E eXCHANGE platform by 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on August 16, 2024. For further details, applicants can visit the ARPA-E website or contact ARPA-E at arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov.