Funder: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Due Dates: April 2, 2026 (Concept paper) | May 20, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $1.9B | Individual awards: $10M–$250M (DOE share), up to 48 months
Summary: Supports projects that accelerate upgrades to the U.S. electric grid for greater capacity, resilience, and affordability through advanced transmission technologies and reconductoring.
Key Information: Mandatory cost share: typically 50% (25% for small utilities); eligibility varies by topic area.