Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Status

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Agency

Energy · DOE-ID

Notice

DE-FOA-0003577

Type

Grant / cooperative agreement

Value

Per-award ceiling: $62,500,000; Total program funding: $50,000,000

Deadline

Dec 07, 2026 · confirm cutoff time in notice

Eligibility

Special district governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses

From the official notice

Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors.

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