Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund

The Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) was established by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, through the passage of House Bill 14, to provide strategic leadership for the advanced nuclear industry and associated supply chain industries in Texas; promote the development of advanced nuclear reactors for dispatchable electric generation while creating high-wage advanced manufacturing jobs in this state; lead the transition to a balanced energy future by advancing innovative nuclear energy generation technologies while delivering safe, reliable, and clean energy solutions that address the state's growing demand; enhance the state's energy security, foster economic growth, and ensure the safety of future nuclear energy generation development; identify barriers to the financial viability of nuclear energy; leverage the expertise and capacity of institutions of higher education, the nuclear energy industry, the industrial manufacturing sector, and regulatory stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure the development of advanced nuclear energy and associated technologies in this state; and support the development of an advanced nuclear energy supply chain and associated manufacturing capacity in this state. 

The Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF) was appropriated $350 million by the 89th Legislature to carry out these purposes. 

Request for Applications 

Applications are being accepted for the TANDF's Advanced Nuclear Construction Reimbursement Program (ANCRP) and Project Design and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program (PDSCRP).

Advanced Nuclear Construction Reimbursement Program 

TANEO may provide a reimbursement grant from the TANDF under the Advanced Nuclear Construction Reimbursement Program (ANCRP) for eligible expenses described in Section 483.204(b), Texas Government Code, and associated with the construction of an advanced nuclear project, as defined by Section 483.001(1), Texas Government Code. 

Eligible Applicants are businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities, including institutions of higher education; and have - or reasonably expect to have - a docketed construction permit or license application for the project at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on or before December 1, 2026. 

Expenses that qualify for reimbursement are limited to expenses associated with: 

• The NRC's review of the construction permit or license application;
• Procurement and development of long-lead components; or
• Construction activities, including the manufacture, fabrication, quality assurance, placement, erection, installation, modification, inspection, or testing of an advanced nuclear project. 

Applications must be submitted using the documents provided below by the submission deadline. 

• Request for Application
• Proposed Grant Budget Template 

Project Development and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program 

TANEO may provide a reimbursement grant from the TANDF under the Project Development and Supply Chain Reimbursement Program for eligible expenses described in Section 483.203(b), Texas Government Code, and associated with or required for initial development of an advanced nuclear project, as defined by Section 483.001(1), Texas Government Code. 

Eligible Applicants are businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities, including institutions of higher education. 

Expenses that qualify for reimbursement are limited to expenses attributable or allocable to: 

• technology development, including university technology development; 
• feasibility studies;
• site planning, including conceptual site-specific engineering studies;
• front-end engineering design;
• site and environmental characterization;
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) early site permit work;
• preparation of the construction permit or license application to the NRC;
• developing manufacturing capacity and readiness; 
• fuel processing, manufacturing, and fabrication activities essential to the fuel cycle supply; 
• preparation of local, state, and non-NRC federal permits; and 
• NRC licensing fees. 

Applications must be submitted using the documents provided below by the submission deadline. 

• Request for Application
• Proposed Grant Budget Template 

Resources and Guidance

• ANCRP Grant Award Agreement_Template
• PDSCRP Grant Award Agreement_Template
• Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)
• Texas Grant Management Standards
• House Bill 14

Informational Sessions 

Advanced Nuclear Construction

• April 15, 2026 at 11:00 am CDT
  • Link to Join the Meeting
  • Meeting ID: 226 026 874 813 8
  • Meeting Passcode: mg9ip74F
  • Dial in by Phone: 1-469-480-5267
  • Phone Conference ID: 954 515 92#
• Session slides (will be posted after the call)

Program Development and Supply Chain

• April 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT
  • Link to Join the Meeting
  • Meeting ID: 256 728 972 446 85
  • Meeting Passcode: 9wS6Kn2E
  • Dial in by Phone: 1-469-480-5267
  • Phone Conference ID: 683 076 058#
• Session slides (will be posted after the call)

Contact Information 

All communication with TANEO regarding these application instructions must only be directed to the email address listed below. Direct communication with Office of the Governor employees may result in incorrect information being provided or may be grounds for rejection of your proposal. 

Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office

Office of the Governor

taneo[@]gov.texas.gov