# Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 (DE-FOA-0003577)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003577 |
| Title | Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-10-05 |
| Close date | 2026-12-07 |
| Award ceiling | $62,500,000 |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | $50,000,000 |
| Funding category | Energy |
| Eligible applicants | County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 81.121 |
| Summary | Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The objective of this program is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods for future use in commercial light water reactors. |
| Agency contact | rigbyja@id.doe.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 32 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

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