Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Source-based overview

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. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity DE-FOA-0003577.

Eligibility

Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Special district governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.

Funding and benefits

Award ceiling: USD 62,500,000

Expected number of awards: 1

Themes and supported activities

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.

Opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003577

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 2026-12-07: Applications close 2026-12-07: Dec 7, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.