NE Voucher Announcement

FY-2026 4th Round Vouchers to be Announced

September 24, 2026

Awards for the FY-2026 4th Round GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Vouchers are scheduled to be announced on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Contact Chris Lohse, Innovation & Technology Manager, at christopher.lohse@inl.gov or 925-698-9988, if you have questions.

NE vouchers provide advanced nuclear technology innovators with access to the extensive nuclear research capabilities and expertise available across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory complex. Voucher recipients do not receive direct financial awards. The GAIN nuclear energy vouchers provide access to national laboratory capabilities at no cost to the voucher recipients. All awardees are responsible for a minimum 20 percent cost share, which could be an in-kind contribution.