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DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (Umbrella FOA)

Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

Supports unsolicited basic research proposals across all Office of Science thematic areas in the United States.

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The FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the DOE Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (DE-FOA-0003600) is the annual umbrella FOA through which DOE Office of Science accepts unsolicited research proposals across all eight program offices for an entire federal fiscal year. Posted September 30, 2025, the FOA closes September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern — providing a full 12-month inta…

Unsolicited basic and applied research proposals across all eight DOE Office of Science program offices — ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, ARDAP, and DOE-IP — throughout FY2026.

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.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: science.osti.gov