Grants since the program's inception in 1987 have been used to:
Help diversify the Great Plains Synfuels Plant;
Improve methods for more efficient and cost-effective reclamation;
Find cleaner ways to burn lignite in existing boilers;
Identify new market opportunities; and
Meet new challenges from proposed environmental regulations.
Upcoming Grant Deadline
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Lignite Research Program - October 1, 2026
Applicant Information
Guidelines
Definition of Clean Coal Demonstration Projects-Errata Sheet
Application
Applications are currently being accepted for the Lignite Research Program for Grant Round 110. The application deadline is October 1, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online through the Grants Management System. A $100 fee is required and will be collected through the system immediately upon application submission.
New applicants: Request a New Account to begin an application.
Existing users: Log In and select “Apply for Grant” to start a new application.
For guidance on using the Grants Management System, see the user manual under the support tab or view this instructional video.
For questions about the grant application process, email ndicgrants@nd.gov.