Federal · DE-FOA-0003641 · ALN 81.122

Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)

National Energy Technology Laboratory · DOE

This opportunity is not listed as open to nonprofits. Check the eligible applicants below before you apply.

Your odds: program 81.122

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 74% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%.

Based on 39 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $1,000,000. Expect about 73 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
74%
of new 81.122 awards
Nonprofit share
20%
of awards
Median award
$1.0M
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
19
39 in 3 years
Typical window
73 d
usually posts Dec
Under-$1M orgs
n/a
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 81.122 Electricity Research, Development and Analysis: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Deadline
Feb 8, 2027
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

A realistic target for an established nonprofit. 74% of awards go to first-time applicants and nonprofits win 20%. Based on 39 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $1,000,000. Expect about 73 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)?

See the official announcement for eligibility details.

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Feb 8, 2027. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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