Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Published on: 03/03/2026

The Office of Award Pre-Proposal Support is pleased to share upcoming grant opportunities available to researchers and faculty.  These opportunities support innovative, high-impact research aligned with federal priorities in fundamental science, clean energy, advanced materials, quantum systems, and strategic national research initiatives. 

 

DOE -  Office of Science Announces $352 Million for Energy Frontier Research

  • For more information about this funding opportunity and the EFRC program, please register for a webinar on March 9, 2026, at 1 PM ET. Register on Zoom.  

NSF is investing in the next generation of Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST)

  • Requires a letter of intent by March 16, 2026

DOE Announces the EPSCoR Notice of Funding Opportunity

  • Total estimated funding: $35,000,000
  • Announcement number: DE-FOA-0003615
  • NOFO title:BUILDING EPSCOR-STATE/NATIONAL LABORATORY PARTNERSHIPS
  • Pre-applications due March 18, 2026 (Pre-applications are REQUIRED)
  • Applications due May 21, 2026

DOE Announces Early Career Research Program for 2026

  • Pre-applications are mandatory and are due on March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  • Applications will be due on June 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  • Only those applicants whose pre-application is encouraged by DOE may submit full applications. 
  • Total planned funding is up to $145 million
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