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Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

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.

FromIdaho Field Office
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 6 more types
How muchup to $63 million per award; about 1 award; $50 million total
DeadlineMon, Dec 7, 2026 (45 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryEnergy
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #DE-FOA-0003577
Assistance listing81.121
PostedMon, Oct 5, 2026

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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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