Funder · Federal agency

US Department of Energy

Funds national energy research and infrastructure through multiple programs, laboratories, and mission-focused development streams.

United Stateswww.energy.gov

Key stats

Annual funding$40B

Programs7

Active grants0

Total grants4

About

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is the federal cabinet-level agency responsible for US energy policy, the national laboratory complex, nuclear security, and energy-technology R&D. DOE funds basic science, applied energy research, and industrial demonstration programs across its 17 national laboratories and a network of sub-offices.

Under the 2025–2026 reorganisation led by Secretary Wright, DOE…

Programs & grants under this funder

DOE ARPA-C (Climate) — Proposed / Never Launched

Supports innovative organizations in United States by guiding innovation from prototype work to stronger buyer demand.

DOE Carbon Dioxide Removal Shot (CDR)

Supports United States carbon dioxide removal research through DOE strategy and planning pathways.

DOE Genesis Mission — AI Science & Energy Challenges

Funds United States teams across AI and energy challenges through DOE Genesis Mission, connecting laboratories, industry partners, and scalable research platforms.

1 grant

Genesis Mission — DE-FOA-0003612

Closed

$293M pool

DOE Hydrogen Shot Earthshot

Supports clean-hydrogen progress in the United States through DOE framework direction.

DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer

Funds U.S. small businesses developing innovative technologies with commercial potential through competitive non-dilutive grants.

Solar Module and Solar Hardware Incubator

Funds U.S. solar manufacturing hardware research, development, and demonstration projects.

DOE Long Duration Storage Shot

Supports long-duration energy storage work in the United States through DOE program legacy.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.energy.gov