U.S. Department of Energy Grants

Open U.S. Department of Energy grants

• Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP)

  Up to $500Kopen

  Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measura...

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• High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI)

  Up to $400Kopen

  High-Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Connects industry partners with National Lab reso...

  energy_cleanmanufacturinginnovationapplied_researchtechnology_transfer

• DOE HPC for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Program

  Up to $400Kopen

  DOE HPC for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Connects industry with DOE supercomputing resources to impro...

  clean_energymaterials_sciencemanufacturingsupercomputingenergy

• Industrial Research and Assessment Grants

  Up to $300Kopen

  Industrial Research and Assessment Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable...

  clean_energyenergy_efficiencyclimate_changeindustrialenergy

• Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C‑MAP)

  Deadline: Jul 2, 2026open

  Provides funding and technical support for microgrid systems enhancing electricity reliability and security in remote U. S. communities. Match reason...

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• Critical Minerals & Materials Accelerator (CMMA) – Topic Area 3

  Deadline: Jul 23, 2026open

  Supports prototyping and validation of critical minerals processing technologies like direct lithium extraction.

• FY 2026 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

  Deadline: Sep 30, 2026open

  FY 2026 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that funds basic and applied research across DOE'...

  energy_efficiencyclimate_changecarbon_capturematerials_scienceenergy

• Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program

  open

  Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Offers loans to support the manufacturing of advance...

  electric_vehiclesclean_energymanufacturinginnovationadvanced technology vehicles

• Radar-Based Building Automation

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  Radar-Based Building Automation is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Develops advanced sensor technologies and machine learning algorithms to en...

  artificial_intelligenceenergy_efficiencyai_foundation_modelsai_social_goodradar sensors

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program

  open

  Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that provides formula-based financial and...

  energy_efficiencyclimate_changeenvironmental_educationenergy efficiencyconservation

• Small Business Innovation Research Program

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  Small Business Innovation Research Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Funds R&D for innovative technologies in building energy efficie...

  energy_efficiencyclean_energymaterials_sciencesmall_businessinnovation

• Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant

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  Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant is a grant from U.S. Department of Energy that Awards and RecognitionNETL Logo News StoriesEventsConfer...

  energy_efficiencyclean_energytribal_infrastructuretribal_governanceemergency_management

• Department of Energy Genesis Mission RFA

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  Department of Energy Genesis Mission RFA is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science that funds AI-driven research teams working a...

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• Title 17 Clean Energy Financing

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  Title 17 Clean Energy Financing is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Provides loan guarantees for projects that employ innovative technologies t...

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• U.S. Department of Energy: Building Technologies Office Funding Opportunities

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  U.S. Department of Energy: Building Technologies Office Funding Opportunities is a grant program from the U.S. Department of Energy that funds researc...

  energy_efficiencyclean_energybuilding technologiesenergy efficiencyarchitectural innovation

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Release

  open

  Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Release is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. Fundi...

  energy_efficiencysmall_businessinnovationsbirsttr

• Grid Resilience State/Tribal Formula Grants Program

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  Grid Resilience State/Tribal Formula Grants Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that funds state agencies and tribal governments to ...

  energy_efficiencyclean_energytribal_infrastructureresiliencepower grid

• CHIPS and Science Act: Critical Minerals for Semiconductor Manufacturing

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  CHIPS and Science Act: Critical Minerals for Semiconductor Manufacturing is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that funds American industry-le...

  semiconductormaterials_sciencesmall_businessmanufacturinginnovation

• Smart Grid Grants

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  Smart Grid Grants is a funding program from the U.S. Department of Energy that supports projects designed to increase the flexibility, efficiency, and...

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• DOE Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) FY 2026 Phase I

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  DOE Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) FY 2026 Phase I is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy ...

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What U.S. Department of Energy funds

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How to apply for U.S. Department of Energy grants

Most U.S. Department of Energy applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.