This is modification 01 to the nofo: inserted certain deadlines, including the deadlines for submitting questions and full applications, see cover page and required documents checklist

The Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $3.234 million to the University of Houston System on August 20, 2026, under the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy program (CFDA 81.135).

The award supports work under the MAGNITO (Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes) funding opportunity. The University of Houston will perform the work in Houston, Texas, with a period of performance through August 19, 2029.

ARPA-E advances high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment, supporting development of entirely new ways to generate, store, and use energy. The source does not specify the particular technical activities, deliverables, or research scope that this award funds beyond the MAGNITO program framework.

Inserted language regarding the presidential memorandum on simplifying the funding of energy infrastructure and critical mineral and material projects. Nofo number: DE-FOA-0003590 magnetic acceleration generating new innovations and tactical outcomes (magnito) 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 (https://arpa-e-FOA.energy.GOV/manuals.aspx). Arpa-e will not review or consider application materials submitted through other means. For problems with arpa-e exchange, email