FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

The Office of Science of the Department of Energy is announcing its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in various program areas, including Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. This is an annual open solicitation that covers all research areas in the Office of Science and is open throughout the Fiscal Year. Any research within the Office of Science's Congressionally authorized mission may be proposed under this solicitation. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The solicitation is open to any type of entity, subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $500,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $50,000 • The opportunity is expected to have around 1000 applications, and the agency is looking for a wide range of research proposals • The solicitation will remain open until September 30, 2026, or until it is succeeded by another issuance, whichever occurs first