Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy · Department of Energy · DE-FOA-0003630
In plain English
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (Department of Energy) is accepting applications for this cooperative agreement and other until Nov 20, 2026 (9 days left).
Individual awards range from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000, the agency expects to make 12 awards and estimated total program funding is $45,000,000.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant), subject to any clarification in the listing.
Cost sharing or matching is required.
Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.
Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Nov 20, 2026 · 9 days left |
| Posted date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003630 |
| Agency | Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (Department of Energy) |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative agreement, Other |
| Category | Opportunity Zone Benefits, Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $5,000,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $3,000,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $45,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 81.135 – Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Archive date | May 20, 2027 |
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity above, subject to clarification in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
See Section II.A. of the NOFO.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003630 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK) 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 submitted through other means. For problems with DOE eXCHANGE, email ExchangeHelp@hq.doe.gov (with NOFO name and number in the subject line). Questions about this NOFO? Check the Frequently Asked Questions available at http://arpa-e.energy.gov/faq. …
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