FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

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The Office of Science (SC) of the Department of Energy (DOE) hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. On September 3, 1992, DOE published in the Federal Register the Office of Energy Research Financial Assistance Program (now called the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program), 10 CFR 605, as a Final Rule, which contained a solicitation for this program. Information about submission of applications, eligibility, limitations, evaluation and selection processes and other policies and procedures are specified in 10 CFR 605. This NOFO is our annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in SC and is open throughout the Fiscal Year. Any research within SC’s Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this NOFO. This NOFO will remain open until September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first. This NOFO succeeds DE-FOA-0003432, which was published September 30, 2024.

The FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is a comprehensive federal funding opportunity from the Department of Energy's Office of Science. This program supports cutting-edge scientific research across seven major program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. Researchers and institutions conducting work aligned with the Office of Science's Congressional mandate can pursue funding ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000. This is an open, rolling solicitation that remains available throughout fiscal year 2026, making it an accessible entry point for scientists and research organizations at any point during the funding cycle. The program welcomes proposals from eligible institutions working on fundamental science that advances energy solutions, climate understanding, and scientific discovery. Whether you're developing advanced computing infrastructure for scientific challenges, exploring new materials and chemical processes, studying biological systems and environmental impacts, or investigating nuclear and fusion energy frontiers, this program provides substantial resources to transform your research vision into reality. Scientists and research teams should apply because this represents a direct pathway to federal investment in basic and applied research with potential for significant real-world impact.

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