Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)
Open. Closes November 20, 2026, 29 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy , opportunity number DE-FOA-0003631.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003631 |
| Assistance listing | 81.135 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Grant |
| Category | Opportunity Zone Benefits, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | October 21, 2026 |
| Closes | November 20, 2026 |
| Award range | $323,090 to $4,630,944 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Total program funding | $45,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Small businesses |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003631 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to DOE eXCHANGE at https://exchange.energy.gov/. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through DOE eXCHANGE (https://exchange.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using DOE eXCHANGE, please refer to the DOE eXCHANGE User Guide (https://exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx). ARPA-E will not review or consider application materials…
Official notice and documents
- NOFO_DE-FOA-0003631_UNLOCK SBIR-STTR.pdf (Full Announcement)
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