Virginia Power Innovation Program
Forecasted
Virginia Power Innovation Program supports Virginia energy innovators working on nuclear research, activity, and supply chains to address development gaps and enable nuclear demonstration in the Commonwealth.
Funder: Virginia Department of Energy
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$2,000,000 per grant; up to $2.5 million available for up to two grants in the published round
Summary: Competitive grants support nuclear innovation, research, supply chains, and demonstration in Virginia.
Key Information: The published round seeks projects that bring nuclear activity to Virginia or address gaps hindering nuclear development.
Description
The Virginia Department of Energy administers the Virginia Power Innovation Program to support research and development of innovative energy technologies in the Commonwealth. The program’s broader scope includes nuclear power, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, and energy storage. It also supports a Virginia nuclear innovation hub, including higher education research on advanced nuclear and reactor technologies, nuclear workforce development, and site selection for future small modular reactor projects.
The published grant round focuses on regional and local nuclear needs and opportunities. It seeks proposals that bring nuclear activity and supply chains to Virginia, identify technology or supply-chain gaps, and enable nuclear development and demonstration.
