CHADWICK is an ARPA-E program supporting the development of durable fusion first-wall materials that can maintain performance under irradiation. Its technical…
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CHADWICK is an ARPA-E program supporting the development of durable fusion first-wall materials that can maintain performance under irradiation. Its technical categories cover plasma-facing materials (Category A), structural materials (Category B), and analysis and end-user communication supporting Category A and/or B teams (Category C). (Claims 7418–7421)
The 2024 funding call allowed applicants to propose Category A, Category B, both A and B, or Category C based on their expertise. That call’s application process and deadlines are historical: applications were submitted through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, and the full application deadline was May 21, 2024. ARPA-E’s program page labels CHADWICK active as of October 1, 2026; that label does not establish that applications are currently open. (Claims 7417, 7422, 7424–7425)
For the 2024 call, U.S. citizens or permanent residents could apply as individuals, but an individual award required the applicant to form an entity. U.S.-incorporated for-profit companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits could apply alone or participate on a team. DOE laboratories could participate on qualifying teams but could not apply alone. Foreign entities could apply, subject to a U.S.-formed affiliate or subsidiary receiving the funding. These are eligibility terms for the 2024 call, not confirmation of eligibility for a future round.
The 2024 CHADWICK call required registration and submission through ARPA-E eXCHANGE, with a compliant concept paper required before a full application. Its full application deadline was May 21, 2024; that deadline has passed. ARPA-E directs prospective applicants to eXCHANGE to check currently open funding calls, but this general guidance does not establish a new CHADWICK application round.
ARPA-E lists January 11, 2024 as CHADWICK’s release date. The 2024 call’s full application deadline was May 21, 2024, and ARPA-E announced funding for 13 projects on September 27, 2024. As of October 1, 2026, the program page displayed 12 projects; this differs from the 2024 announcement count, and the available evidence does not explain the difference.
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The 2024 funding opportunity anticipated approximately $30 million in total funding, subject to appropriations. Separately, ARPA-E announced $29.8 million for 13 CHADWICK-managed projects on September 27, 2024. These figures describe the historical call and award announcement, not funding available through a current intake.
The available evidence does not establish a new CHADWICK application round. The documented 2024 call’s full application deadline was May 21, 2024, and ARPA-E’s general eXCHANGE guidance is not evidence that CHADWICK is accepting applications.
Eligible applicants included U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying individually, U.S.-incorporated companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. DOE laboratories could participate on qualifying teams but not apply alone. Foreign entities could apply if a U.S.-formed affiliate or subsidiary received the funding. An individual award required the applicant to form an entity.
The 2024 call anticipated approximately $30 million, subject to appropriations. On September 27, 2024, ARPA-E announced $29.8 million for 13 CHADWICK-managed projects; neither figure indicates funding currently available for a new application.
Government Agency
ARPA-E is the DOE advanced energy research agency that has run fusion programs such as ALPHA, BETHE and GAMOW among many energy areas.
From public sources
In September 2024, ARPA-E announced $29.8 million for 13 fusion materials projects managed through CHADWICK.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $30 Million for 13 Projects to Enable Commercial Fusion EnergyThe 2024 CHADWICK FOA anticipated roughly $30 million, subject to available funds.
Source: CHADWICK Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003240, Modification 01The 2024 call permitted foreign applicants subject to a U.S. affiliate or subsidiary funding requirement.
Source: CHADWICK Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003240, Modification 01For the 2024 call, DOE labs could participate through eligible teams, not as standalone applicants.
Source: CHADWICK Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0003240, Modification 01ARPA-E says CHADWICK supports development of fusion first-wall materials with durability and performance under irradiation.
Source: CHADWICK | ARPA-EAs of October 1, 2026, ARPA-E's program page labels CHADWICK active; this is a program label, not an application status.
Source: CHADWICK | ARPA-ESuperscout Pro
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