Fiscal Year 2024 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA) Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
The Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division has posted a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA)". This opportunity falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The funding instrument type for this grant is a Cooperative Agreement. Private Institutions of Higher Education are eligible to apply.
The purpose of this grant is to support the establishment of a team of faculty, students, and technical staff at national or defense laboratories to conduct research in the field of nuclear forensics. The National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP) aims to build a nuclear forensics workforce of recognized technical experts and leaders through collaboration between academia, national and defense laboratories, and the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) Interagency. This program aligns with the goals and objectives outlined in the Department of Homeland Security's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, specifically focusing on counterterrorism, homeland security threats, and countering weapons of mass destruction and emerging threats.
The grant has an award ceiling of $900,000 and an award floor of $600,000. It is expected that six awards will be granted. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
The close date for this opportunity is August 14, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: [Fiscal Year 2024 Nuclear Forensics Research Award (NFRA)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354608).
For any further inquiries, you can contact Shareef Prater, the Grants Management Officer, at Shareef.Prater@dhs.gov. You can also reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. The contact center operates 24/7, except on federal holidays.
Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Idaho Field Office
The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-ID) has posted a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" under the category of funding activity "Energy" (CFDA number: 81.121). This grant aims to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs.
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) has identified four mission priorities to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector and promote innovation. These priorities include:
1. Keeping existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating.
2. Deploying new nuclear reactors.
3. Securing and sustaining the nuclear fuel cycle.
4. Expanding international nuclear energy cooperation.
The NE encourages integrated and collaborative research conducted by national laboratory, university, industry, and international partners. The grant provides competitive research and development (R&D) opportunities through the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) and the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF). NEUP supports university-led infrastructure and R&D projects relevant to the NE mission, while NSUF provides access to material test reactors, beamlines, and post-irradiation examination facilities for researchers from U.S. universities, industry, and national laboratories.
Small businesses are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total program funding is $74,000,000, with an award ceiling of $4,000,000. The close date for applications is November 13, 2024.
For more information or to contact the grantor, Jacob Lingard can be reached at lingarjn@id.doe.gov.
RESEARCH INITIATIVES AT THE NAVAL POST GRADUATE SCHOOL Naval Supply Systems Command
The Naval Supply Systems Command is offering a grant opportunity titled "Research Initiatives at the Naval Post Graduate School". This grant is in the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The estimated total program funding is $20,000,000, with an expected number of 40 awards. The grant is open to private institutions of higher education.
The purpose of this grant is to support basic and applied research in the STEM categories. It is not intended for the development of a specific system or hardware procurement. The proposal submission process consists of two stages. First, applicants are encouraged to submit a white paper to Grants@NPS.edu. Second, applicants must submit a full proposal through Grants.gov. White papers should be submitted in advance of a full proposal to minimize costs associated with detailed proposals that may not be selected for funding.
For each research proposal, a separate white paper is required. The responsible Research Program Officer will provide informal feedback notification to prospective awardees based on an assessment of the white papers. This feedback may encourage or discourage submission of full proposals, and may also include suggestions for strengthening a proposal.
The deadline for submission is January 13, 2026. For more information and to access the application, please visit the NAVAL POST GRADUATE SCHOOL-RESEARCH HOMEPAGE at https://my.nps.edu/web/research/home. For any questions or assistance, you can contact Dwayne M Casad, the Grants Manager at NAVSUP FLC San Diego CA, via email at dwayne.m.casad.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 6195566218.
Fiscal Year 2025 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Idaho Field Office
The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-ID) has posted a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2025 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research" under the category of funding activity "Energy" (CFDA number: 81.121). This grant is a continuation of the Phase II Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR) program and aims to support the advancement of nuclear energy science and technology in the United States.
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) has identified several goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, including keeping existing U.S. nuclear reactors operating, deploying new nuclear reactors, securing and sustaining the nuclear fuel cycle, and expanding international nuclear energy cooperation. NE conducts crosscutting nuclear energy research and development (R&D) activities to develop innovative technologies that improve the performance of nuclear energy systems.
This grant opportunity provides small businesses with the chance to propose new projects that complement and enhance ongoing research through a competitive application and review process. The projects should align with the NE mission and offer the promise of dramatically improved performance in the nuclear energy sector.
The grant does not require cost sharing or matching and has an award ceiling of $3,333,333. The estimated total program funding is $3,000,000, and the expected number of awards is 0. The closing date for applications is October 2, 2024.
For more information or to contact the grantor, Jacob Lingard can be reached at lingarjn@id.doe.gov.
University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support Idaho Field Office
The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE-ID) has posted a federal grant opportunity titled "University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support" in the category of Energy. This opportunity aims to award multiple cooperative agreements to accredited United States (U.S.) two- and four-year colleges and universities (Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)) to receive and administer scholarship and fellowship funding provided through the University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) and as administered by the DOE-NE.
The UNLP works to attract qualified nuclear science and engineering students (NS&E) to nuclear energy professions by providing undergraduate level scholarships and graduate level fellowships. The scholarships and fellowships are focused on two-, four-year, and graduate programs in science and engineering disciplines related to nuclear energy such as nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, applied nuclear physics, nuclear policy, radiation protection technology, nuclear power technology, nuclear maintenance technology, nuclear engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, nuclear safety, nuclear operations, mechanical and electrical maintenance, and radiation protection.
The objectives of the UNLP align with NE's mission to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. NE has identified goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, deploy new nuclear reactors, secure and sustain the nuclear fuel cycle, and expand international nuclear energy cooperation. The program supports the Department's priorities to combat the climate crisis, create clean energy jobs, and promote equity and environmental justice.
The UNLP supports NE's Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) by integrating research and development (R&D) at U.S. IHEs, attracting bright students to the nuclear professions, improving infrastructure for R&D and education, and facilitating knowledge transfer to the next generation of workers. The program aims to educate undergraduate and graduate students in NS&E to support the ongoing need for personnel in nuclear power technology, enhance R&D capabilities, and fulfill the national demand for highly trained scientists and engineers in NS&E areas.
The grant opportunity has an estimated total program funding of $50,000,000, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000. The expected number of awards is 80. Private Institutions of Higher Education are eligible to apply. The close date for initial applications is December 2, 2020, and the FOA will be open continuously through October 14, 2030. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: [University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support](https://neup.inl.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx).
For any further inquiries, you can contact Andrew J Ford, the Grantor, via email at fordaj@id.doe.gov or by phone at 208-526-3059.