FOA number: DE-FOA-0003606
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Funding Amount: $100,000,000
Background Information
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants. The effort will support practical, high-impact projects that improve efficiency, plant lifetimes, and performance of coal and natural gas use. This effort 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, for- and non-profit entities, state and local governments, and Indian Tribes.
Topic Areas
This funding opportunity has three topic areas:
- Development and Implementation of Advanced Wastewater Systems
- Engineering and Implementation of Dual Firing Retrofits
- Development and Testing of Natural Gas Cofiring Systems
Funding
DOE expects to award up to $100 million in federal funding with a minimum of 20-50% cost-sharing from the awardees.
Key Dates
| NOI Issue Date: | 10/06/2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Issue Date: | 10/31/2025 |
| Submission Deadline for Full Applications: | 01/07/2026 at 5:00 PM ET |
| Expected Date for Selection Notifications: | May 2026 |
Additional Information
- Download the full funding opportunity on NETL Exchange.
- Questions regarding this NOFO must be submitted to DE-FOA-0003606@netl.doe.gov no later than three (3) business days prior to the application due date and time.
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- Coal
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants. -
- Advance Energy Addition, Not Subtraction
- Coal
- Critical Materials and Minerals
- Funding Opportunities
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: November 13, 2025