Open Energy Grants (2026) — Deadlines & Max Awards 13 opportunities.
As of 2026-10-16: 13 open; soonest deadline Nov 5, 2026; median max award $3,000,000.
Open grants Grant Agency Max award Closes Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies National Energy Technology Laboratory $2 Nov 5, 2026 Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program Idaho Field Office $8,000,000 Nov 30, 2026 Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT) Golden Field Office $20,000,000 Dec 1, 2026 Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Idaho Field Office $62,500,000 Dec 7, 2026 NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies Golden Field Office $1 Jan 15, 2027 Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks Golden Field Office Not specified Apr 26, 2027 University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support Idaho Field Office $3,000,000 Oct 14, 2030 Sequestration Information Headquarters Not specified Open RFI - DOE Infrastructure Work Scope Development Idaho Field Office Not specified Open RFI - DOE R Idaho Field Office Not specified Open Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service $500,000 Open Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service $500,000 Open Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Energy Program Rural Utilities Service $20,000,000 Forecast
FAQ How many grants are open right now? 13 opportunities are listed on this page as of 2026-10-16, based on Grants.gov public data.
Which one closes first? Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies (National Energy Technology Laboratory) closes on Nov 5, 2026.
What is the largest award listed? Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 offers up to $62,500,000.
Is it free to apply? Yes. Applying for federal grants is free and is done on official sites such as Grants.gov. Never pay for a list of grants.
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