Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
OpenIdaho Field Office · Opportunity number DE-FOA-0003577
PostedOct 5, 2026
Closing dateDec 7, 2026
Award ceiling$62,500,000
Expected awardsNot listed
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Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- County governments
- Special district governments
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- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
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- State governments
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Description
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.
Funding
| Total program funding | $50,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | $62,500,000 |
| Category | Energy |
| Assistance listing | 81.121 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Idaho Field Office. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.