NOFO number: DE-FOA-0003605
Download the full funding opportunity: Energy Infrastructure Exchange
Funding Amount: $525,000,000
Background Information
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $525 million to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide. The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) supports President Trump’s Executive Orders, Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid, and advances his commitment to restore U.S. energy dominance.
Selectees
On June 4, 2026, DOE announced $350 million for four projects to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet through targeted upgrades that increase efficiency, extend plant life, and add dependable capacity.
Topic Area 1 selectees include:
- AES Puerto Rico, L.P.
- AES Warrior Run
- Terra Energy Center Corporation
- TerraPurus Inc. DBA “TerraSpark Inc.”
On February 11, 2026, DOE announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy sources online, strengthening grid reliability, and helping keep electricity costs low for American families and businesses.
Topic Area 2 selectees include:
- Appalachian Power Company
- Buckeye Power Inc.
- Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
- Kentucky Utilities Corporation
- Monongahela Power Company
- Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
| DATE | TOPIC AREA | SELECTION DETAILS |
| June 4, 2026 | Topic Area 1 | View detailed list of selected projects |
| February 11, 2026 | Topic Area 2 | View detailed list of selected projects |
Topic Areas
This funding opportunity has two topic areas:
- Coal Commissioning, Recommissioning, Retrofitting, and Modernization Projects
- Rural Capacity and Energy Affordability Coal Projects
Funding
DOE expects to award up to $350 million in federal funding under Topic 1 and up to $175 million under Topic 2, with up to five awards under each topic and a minimum of 50% cost-sharing from the awardees.
Key Dates
| Funding Opportunity Issue Date: | 09/29/2025 |
| Submission Deadline for Full Applications - Topic 2: | 12/08/2025 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Submission Deadline for Full Applications - Topic 1: | 2/11/2026 at 8:00 PM ET |
Additional Information
- Download the full funding opportunity on Energy Infrastructure Exchange.
- Questions regarding this BAA must be submitted to CCRM-BAA@hq.doe.gov, including the BAA name and number in the subject line.
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The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure. -
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States.
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The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a $625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.
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Last Updated: June 9, 2026