National Energy Technology Laboratory · Department of Energy
Annual Recurring University Training and Research
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 10 days left
- Award size
- Up to $750K
- Total available
- $10.8M · about 15 awards
- Cost share / match
- Not required
- Who can apply
- Private college or university, Public college or university
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Only 10 days left to apply
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 12
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About this grant
Annual Recurring University Training and ResearchThe purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists; to support novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities; to increase research and development opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities; and to ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge, translatable skillsets that allow them to contribute to the U.S. workforce and greater economy over the course of a longstanding and enduring career.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
12 awards to Tennessee recipients in 4 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation | Knoxville, Knox County | $2.1M | 2021 |
| Applied Thermal Coatings, Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | $1.8M | 2020 |
| Skynano Llc | Knoxville, Knox County | $1.8M | 2021 |
| Holocene Climate Corporation | Knoxville, Knox County | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | $1M | 2023 |
| We New Energy, Inc. | Farragut, Knox County | $997K | 2021 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, Davidson County | $800K | 2024 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | $780K | 2020 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $524K | 2026 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $425K | 2021 |
| University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $400K | 2024 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, Putnam County | $368K | 2018 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
About the program (81.089)
Fossil Energy Research and Development — Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO)
How applications are judged
Criteria varies according to the specific notice of funding opportunity. Typically, the selection criteria includes criteria related to merit of the technical work proposed, the reasonableness and thoroughness of the technical approach, program policy factors, the quality of the technical capabilities, facilities and personnel involved in the scope of work, availability of funds, and the thoroughness of the project management plan.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching Requirements: Percent: Other As Specified under Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and EISA, with exceptions, a minimum of 20% cost share is required for research and development. A minimum of 50% is required for demonstration. Higher cost share may be requested. For education and outreach projects, the statuatory cost share is 0%.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Advanced Energy Systems, Advanced Production Technologies, Carbon Transport and Storage; Mineral Sustainability; Enhanced Oil Recovery; Carbon Capture; University Training and Research; and Advanced Remediation Technologies.Fiscal Year2026: Advanced Energy Systems; Transport and Storage; Conversion and Value-Added Product; Point-Source Capture; Advanced Production Technologies; Natural Gas Infrastructure and Hydrogen Technologies, Mineral Production and Processing Technologies; and University Training and Research