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Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Posted Oct 5, 2026·open

AGENCY

DOE-ID

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $62.5M

CLOSES

Dec 7, 2026

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Description

Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, 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.

Eligibility

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

Contact

Idaho Field Office

rigbyja@id.doe.gov

2022871878

Additional details

Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Cost sharing required: Yes
Archived: Jan 6, 2027

Opportunity number: DE-FOA-0003577

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