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Opportunity: Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today re-issued a $900 million solicitation to support the deployment of small modular reactors, fueling President Trump’s bold agenda to unleash American energy dominance. 

DOE is offering funding to de-risk the deployment of Generation III+ light-water small modular (Gen III+ SMR) reactors through two tiers: 

• Tier 1: First Mover Team Support will provide up to $800M to support up to two first mover teams of utility, reactor vendor, constructor, and end-users/off-takers committed to deploying a first plant while facilitating a multi-reactor, Gen III+ SMR orderbook and the opportunity to work with the National Nuclear Security Administration to incorporate safeguards and security by design into the projects. 
• Tier 2: Fast Follower Deployment Support will provide approximately $100M to spur additional Gen III+ SMR deployments by addressing key gaps that have hindered the domestic nuclear industry in areas such as design, licensing, supply chain, and site preparation. 

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 23, 2025.  

Previous applicants to the 2024 Generation III+ SMR Pathway to Deployment program solicitation must resubmit their applications following this announcement’s guidance to receive consideration. 

The Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor Pathway to Deployment program is a joint effort between DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy and the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. 

To learn more about this program and solicitation visit: https://www.energy.gov/oced/generation-iii-small-modular-reactor-program.