Department of Energy

FY 2026 Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to design, implement, test and validate strategic refurbishment/retrofit of existing coal power plants, providing a path for rapid and cost-effective restoration of stability to the nation’s bulk power system while supporting the nation’s industrial and energy security priorities by enabling coal powered systems to provide reliable, secure, and affordable electricity delivered in the near term at scale. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible entities include institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, state and local governmental entities, and Indian tribes.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $100 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? January 7, 2026

National Endowment for the Arts

FY 2027 NEA Big Read Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports organizations across the country in hosting dynamic community-wide reading programs that broaden people's understanding of the world, themselves, and their neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, universities/colleges, school districts, public libraries, tribal organizations, museums, and community services organizations. If the applicant itself is not itself a library, it must partner with a community library.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $1.09 million

WHEN IS IT DUE? January 15, 2026 (Mandatory Intent to Apply); January 29, 2026 (Full Application)

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