FY26 Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization Grant Opportunity
Summary
The GSA has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization grant opportunity, administered by the Idaho Field Office. This grant aims to support nuclear energy research and development infrastructure at eligible educational institutions, with awards ranging from $6,000,000 to an unspecified maximum.
What changed
The GSA, through the Idaho Field Office, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization program. This grant opportunity, identified by Assistance Listing 81.121 and Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0003543, is open to private and public institutions of higher education. The program seeks to revitalize nuclear research infrastructure, with award minimums set at $6,000,000 and no specified maximum. The application closing date is May 13, 2026.
Eligible institutions must submit their applications through Grants.gov by the May 13, 2026 deadline. Compliance officers at universities should review the detailed requirements in the two-part NOFO document (Part 1 and Part 2) to ensure eligibility and prepare a competitive application. Key contacts for inquiries are Rebecca B. Hansen and Andrew Ford. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
What to do next
- Review FY26 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization NOFO Part 1 and Part 2
- Prepare and submit grant application through Grants.gov by May 13, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization
Agency: Idaho Field Office
Assistance Listings: 81.121 -- Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Last Updated: March 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Fiscal Year 2026 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Rebecca B. Hansen 208-526-1720
hansenrb@id.doe.gov
Andrew Ford 208-526-3059
fordaj@id.doe.gov
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Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY26InfrastructureRevitalizationNOFOPart2-FINAL_25MAR2026.pdf | FY 26 Infrastructure Revitalization NOFO Part 2 | Mar 25, 2026 04:26 PM UTC |
| FY26InfrastructureRevitalizationNOFOPart1-FINAL_25MAR2026.pdf | FY 26 Infrastructure Revitalization NOFO Part 1 | Mar 25, 2026 04:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 13, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$6,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003543
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 25, 2026
Archive date:
June 12, 2026
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