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DOE Genesis Mission — AI Science & Energy Challenges

Genesis Mission — DE-FOA-0003612

Supports national artificial intelligence and science challenge response through sustained development grants.

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The Genesis Mission FY2026 Request for Application (RFA DE-FOA-0003612), posted March 17, 2026, made $293 million available through the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science to apply artificial intelligence to 26 national science and technology challenges. The 26 challenges, announced February 12, 2026, by Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil, span advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, c…

What this grant funds

26 challenges spanning advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical materials, nuclear energy, and quantum information science.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$293M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov