Project Grant DESC0026343
- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded a $100,275 Project Grant to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The grant, awarded on August 1, 2024, supports research to understand the melting dynamics of plasma crystals under varying magnetic field conditions. This one-year project leverages Virginia Tech's expertise in engineering, science, and advanced technologies to advance...
- This Project Grant award from the Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) provides $893,929.00 to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to research the use of electrostatic fields to modulate catalyst thermochemical properties for multi-electron/multi-proton redox reactions. This fundamental scientific research aims to advance the understanding of complex physical and chemical systems with potential applications in...
- This $694,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) supports the development of cold spray additive manufacturing for tungsten-based plasma-facing components at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T). The project aims to advance scientific understanding and technological innovation in the field of advanced materials and manufacturing, with potential applications in energy and national...
- This $800,000 Project Grant was awarded on August 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy under the Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration program (CFDA 81.121). The grant was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to conduct comprehensive research initiatives aimed at maintaining existing nuclear reactor capabilities, developing advanced reactor technologies, securing the nuclear fuel cycle, and...
- The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded a $199,925 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to VRC Metal Systems, LLC, a veteran-owned small business located in Box Elder, South Dakota. The grant supports the research and development of cold spray additive manufacturing technologies for power system design and life extension. Key products and services to be delivered include innovative solutions centered on cold spray processes,...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) provides $199,899.00 in funding to VRC Metal Systems, LLC, a veteran-owned small business located in Box Elder, South Dakota. The grant supports research to extend the service life of nuclear waste storage units through the development of high-pressure cold spray coatings. VRC Metal Systems, which specializes in advanced cold spray technology and additive...
- This $1,073,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) supports research by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University to develop rigid polynorbornenes prepared by vinyl addition polymerization for gas separation membranes. The award has an effective date of August 1, 2024 and a target completion date of October 31, 2025. As a leading public research university, Virginia Tech will leverage its extensive...
- The Department of Energy Office of Science awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to support the project "EXPLORATION OF RAYLEIGH-TAYLOR SEEDING MECHANISMS IN LASER- AND PULSED-POWER-DRIVEN INERTIAL FUSION PLATFORMS" from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023. The Office of Science's mission is to deliver scientific discoveries and tools that advance energy technologies...
- This federal Project Grant award of $695,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) supports research by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) on "Measurement-Based Quantum Computing for Quantum Chemistry". The project aims to advance scientific understanding and develop innovative quantum computing technologies. As a leading research institution, Virginia Tech leverages its extensive...
- The federal Project Grant award of $145,696.00 from the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) supports the development of "LOW-COST, DOUBLE-SIDE COOLED MEDIUM-VOLTAGE POWER MODULES FOR GRID APPLICATION" at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). The research project, which commenced on March 11, 2025 and is scheduled for completion by February 10, 2027, aims to advance...
This $249,999.00 Project Grant was awarded on September 1, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to conduct an experimental assessment of cold spray technology for corrosion protection of components facing liquid lead-lithium (Pb-Li) and flibe (fluoride-beryllium) breeding blankets. The research aims to advance the understanding and application of cold spray technology, which can provide effective corrosion protection for critical components in advanced energy systems. As a leading research university, Virginia Tech will leverage its extensive capabilities in engineering, science, and technology to support this important Department of Energy initiative focused on developing innovative solutions for next-generation energy technologies.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 9/23/25 |