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Annual Recurring University Training and Research

National Energy Technology Laboratory · Department of Energy

At a glance

Annual Recurring University Training and Research is an open federal grant opportunity from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (Department of Energy). Applications are due October 16, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $750K, with about 15 awards expected and $10.8M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities and private colleges & universities. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development).

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Key facts

Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Close date
Oct 16, 2026
Archive date
Nov 15, 2026
Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$750,000
Est. total funding
$10,750,000
Expected awards
15
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Public colleges & universities
  • Private colleges & universities

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

Annual Recurring University Training and ResearchThe purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 81.089

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$1.1B
FY25$966M
FY26$497M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.089. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

National Energy Technology Laboratory
DE-FOA-0003215@netl.doe.gov
304-285-4298

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Annual Recurring University Training and Research”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 16, 2026. The notice adds: “Application due date: 10/16/2026” Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Annual Recurring University Training and Research”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities and Private colleges & universities. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Annual Recurring University Training and Research”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $750k, total estimated program funding is $10,750,000 and the agency expects to make about 15 awards.

How do I apply for “Annual Recurring University Training and Research”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity DE-FOA-0003215), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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