Federal grant · Idaho Field Office

Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Status
Open
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Dec 7, 2026
Est. total funding
$50.0M
Award range
— – $62.5M
Expected awards
1
Opportunity number
DE-FOA-0003577
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

About this grant

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.

Instrument
Cooperative agreement
Activity
Energy
Assistance listings
81.121
Cost sharing
Required
Last updated
Oct 6, 2026

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