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DOE Office of Science Continuation of Solicitation for Financial Assistance

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The DOE Office of Science FY2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (FOA DE-FOA-0003600) is the standing umbrella mechanism through which SC accepts unsolicited research proposals across all eight program offices — ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, Isotope R&D and Production, and ARDAP — throughout the fiscal year. Posted September 30, 2025, the solicit…

Unsolicited basic research proposals across all DOE Office of Science program offices — ASCR, BES, BER, FES, HEP, NP, and ARDAP — accepted on a rolling basis through September 2026.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
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