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DE-FOA-0003606

Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants

Department of Energy

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Last synced: Apr 1, 2026 — Source: grants.gov

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Grants Notice

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DE-FOA-0003606

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Opportunity Title

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Funding Opportunity Title

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Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants

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Discretionary

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Cooperative Agreement

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Category of Funding Activity

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Energy
Natural Resources

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CFDA Number(s)

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81.089 -- Fossil Energy Research and Development

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Yes

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Synopsis 6

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Oct 31, 2025

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Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 7, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026

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Feb 22, 2026

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15

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$100,000,000

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$48,000,000

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$1

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Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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National Energy Technology Laboratory

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Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to seek applications for projects to design, implement, test and validate three (3) compelling Topic Areas for strategic refurbishment/retrofit of existing coal power plants, providing a path for rapid and cost-effective restoration of stability to the nation’s bulk power system while supporting the nation’s industrial and energy security priorities by enabling coal powered systems to provide reliable, secure, and affordable electricity delivered in the near term at scale. Successful projects will lead to the implementation of transformational technologies that will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, emissions reductions, and environmental performance of coal and natural gas use. Modification 000004: The purpose of this modification is to update NOFO Part 2, specifically to add clarifications to Section II.A.3. regarding Cost Share Types and Allowability and Section II.A.4. Unallowable Cost Share Sources.

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NETL eXCHANGE

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Grantmaker Name

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Justin E. Duncan 412-386-9339 justin.duncan@netl.doe.gov Click to email contact

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