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FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Office of Science

Description

SC 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 and Nuclear Physics · 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 C.F.R. part 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submitting applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 C.F.R. part 605. This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the fiscal year (FY). Any research within SC’s congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO. This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first.

Award amount

$5,000 – $10,000,000

Total program funding: $400,000,000

Eligibility

See the funder's official page.

Who can apply: Individuals, Nonprofits, Small Businesses, For-Profit Businesses, Government & Tribal, Schools & Colleges

Location

Nationwide (USA)

Categories

Research and EvaluationScienceTechnologyCommunity Services

Funding source

Federal Government

Important dates

  • Opens: Sep 30, 2026
  • Deadline: Sep 30, 2027

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov. Your organization needs active SAM.gov (UEI) and Grants.gov registrations, these can take several weeks, so start early.

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