Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
Due Dates: May 28, 2026: Concept Paper submission deadline (Concept Paper due by 9:30 AM ET)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$7,000,000 per award (8–10 expected awards); total program funding approx. $50 million; up to 36 months/project.
Summary: Supports R&D for commercially deployable recycled transuranic (TRU) nuclear fuel technologies for advanced (Gen IV) reactors to improve U.S. energy security and reduce nuclear waste.
Key Information: Concept Paper required for full application; 20% cost share (with reduced requirements for certain applicants).