OpenALN 81.135
SEEDING CRITICAL ADVANCES FOR LEADING ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (SCALEUP) READY
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy- Award range
- $5M – $20M
- Closes
- Sep 29, 2029
- Who can apply
- Unrestricted (any entity type)
Assistance Listing 81.135
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Assistance Listing 81.135, “Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy,” is a federal program administered by Department of Energy. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $139M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To support the President’s National Objectives for the Department of Energy, and the Objectives contained in the authorizing legislation.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 81.135
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
As described in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Intended beneficiaries: Anyone/general public.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $250,000 to $10,000,000 (average range is $2-$3 million)
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.135. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 81.135
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026)Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy | Closed | Up to $500K | Aug 26, 2026 | 81.135 |
High-performance Optimized Recycled Nuclear Isotopes for Gen IV reactors (HORNIG)Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy | Closed | $500K – $7M | Aug 6, 2026 | 81.135 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 81.135?
81.135 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 81.135?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 81.135 provide?
The agency reported $139,158,503 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.