U.S. Department of Energy · General
DOE Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Implementation Grants
Funds research projects in DOE mission areas at institutions in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. Builds research capacity and competitiveness in energy-related sciences through multi-year project awards typically led by a single PI or small team.
Program facts
- Typical award
- $400K – $1.5M
- Non-federal match
- Varies by NOFO
- Audience
- Local governments and eligible subrecipients
- Application window
- Periodic; check current Funding Opportunity Announcements.
- Typical prep time
- 10–18 weeks
- Statutory authority
- 42 U.S.C. §13503; Department of Energy Organization Act
Catalog entry last verified 2026-05-27 · Verify on the agency page →
Eligibility at a glance
- Institutions of higher education are eligible applicants.
Limited to institutions in DOE EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions; aligned with DOE Office of Science mission areas. Amounts and timing approximate; verify directly with administering agency.
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Planning purposes only. Award ranges, match percentages, and application windows on this page summarize the latest publicly available agency guidance and are approximate. Always verify the binding NOFO on the administering agency's page before applying.