§ Federal grant opportunity · DE-FOA-0003577
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
Idaho Field Office is accepting applications for Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1. The deadline is December 7, 2026 and the published award range is $0 – $62.5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Idaho Field Office
- Application deadline
- December 7, 2026
- Award range
- $0 – $62.5M
- Eligibility
- small businesses, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3, special district governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized native american tribal governments, other native american tribal organizations, for profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Energy
- Opportunity number
- DE-FOA-0003577
Program overview
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Idaho Field Office.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before December 7, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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