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INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 28, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency

Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy

Award range

Up to $500,000

Total funding

$10,000,000

Funding instrument

Grant

CFDA / ALN

81.135

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Quick facts

Opportunity number: Not listed
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Expected awards: Not listed

Deadline summary

NOFO number DE-FOA-0003624 INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF NEW INNOVATORS TO IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES IN ENERGY 2026 (IGNIITE 2026) To obtain a copy of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) please go to ARPA-E eXCHANGE at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov. To apply to this NOFO, Applicants must register with and submit application materials through ARPA-E eXCHANGE (https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov/Registration.aspx). For detailed guidance on using ARPA-E eXCHANGE, please refer to the ARPA-E eXCHANGE User Guide...

Key dates

Posted

April 22, 2026

Deadline

May 28, 2026

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Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businesses

For-profit entities (which includes large businesses and small businesses), educational institutions, DOE/NNSA FFRDCs/DOE Labs, and nonprofits that are incorporated in the United States, including U.S. territories, are eligible to apply, and these entities must apply as a Standalone Applicant only (i.e., they cannot apply as a project team with another entity or a subrecipient). Please see NOFO Section II.A for information on Eligible Principal Investigators.