Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
ID: 354352Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Idaho Field Office (DOE-ID)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354352
Timeline
    Description

    The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) program, aimed at advancing nuclear energy science and technology. This initiative invites applications from small businesses, U.S. universities, national laboratories, and industry for research and development (R&D) projects that align with the DOE's mission priorities, including reactor development and nuclear fuel recycling. With an estimated total program funding of $74 million and individual awards ranging from $0 to $4 million, applicants must submit mandatory letters of intent by June 5, 2024, and full applications by November 13, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jacob Lingard at 208-526-5820 or via email at lingarjn@id.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    lingarjn@id.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003309.pdf
    FY 2025 CINR DE-FOA-0003309 Final.pdf
    FY.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) aims to advance nuclear energy through a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) identified as DE-FOA-0003309. This FOA invites applications from U.S. universities, national laboratories, and industry for research and development (R&D) projects related to nuclear energy, with specific focus areas such as reactor development, nuclear fuel recycling, and advanced materials. The program supports various funding streams including U.S. university-led R&D projects, integrated research projects (IRPs), and access to Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF). Key deadlines include mandatory letters of intent due by June 5, 2024, with full applications due on November 13, 2024. Approximately $60 million is projected for U.S. university-led R&D projects, with a maximum award size of $1 million, while IRPs may secure up to $3 million. The program emphasizes collaboration with minority-serving institutions and aims to address energy equity concerns. Detailed application requirements and submission guidelines stress the necessity of registering with the System for Award Management and using the NEUP.gov website for application materials. Overall, this initiative seeks to foster innovation in the nuclear energy sector while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and promoting equitable participation.
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