The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and is of broader benefit to other U.S. government agencies and industry.
Donor Name: Office of Science
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
Tracks
In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126, Competition, eligibility for award is restricted to:
- Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas
- Applications for activities in Track 1: Accelerator Stewardship Topical Areas will be accepted from all responsible domestic organizations capable of meeting the objectives of this NOFO.
- Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research
- Applications for terminal renewal awards under Track 2: Collaborative Accelerator Research Teams (CARTs) for Long-Term Generic Accelerator Research are restricted to Track 2 PIs organizations with a current award that ends before September 30, 2026. Eligibility is limited in Track 2 to current PIs at organizations with awards expiring within FY 2026 while Track 2 changes from a single-PI/single-institution funding model to a multi-PI/multi-institution funding model. The one-year-long terminal renewal award is offered to allow a smooth transition to other funding sources (which might include participating in a multi-PI/multi-institution award).
- Track 4b: Accelerator Technology Partnerships
- Eligibility is limited in Track 4b to domestic for-profit organizations, as the intent of this Track is to develop U.S. companies capable of producing particle accelerator components for DOE and commercial purposes. Track 3 and Track 4a: Track 3 (Accelerator Stewardship Test Facility Program) and Track 4a (Accelerator Technology Sector Business Plans) are no longer accepting applications
- Track 3 and Track 4a
- Track 3 (Accelerator Stewardship Test Facility Program) and Track 4a (Accelerator Technology Sector Business Plans) are no longer accepting applications.
Funding Information
- Expected total available funding $15,000,000.
- Expected dollar amount of individual awards $50,000 to $3,000,000.
- Expected award project period 1 to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
All types of domestic applicants are eligible to apply, except nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities.
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