Fiscal Year 2025 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
ID: 356075Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Idaho Field Office (DOE-ID)

Award Range

$0 - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356075

Additional Information

https://neup.inl.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx
Timeline
    Description

    The Idaho Field Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach (RS&O) funding opportunity, aimed at enhancing nuclear science and engineering education. This initiative seeks to support collaboration between universities with nuclear research reactors, termed "Host Institutions," and those without, referred to as "User Institutions," while also engaging historically underrepresented communities in STEM fields. With approximately $1 million in total funding available, individual grants can reach up to $200,000, and the DOE anticipates making around five awards based on the quality of applications received. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by October 16, 2024, and can contact Jacob Lingard at 208-526-5820 or via email at lingarjn@id.doe.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    lingarjn@id.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003313.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to enhance nuclear science and engineering education by supporting universities with nuclear research reactors. With approximately $1 million available, eligible "Host Institutions" can apply for grants up to $200,000 to foster collaboration with "User Institutions" (colleges without reactors) and engage underrepresented communities in STEM. The funding encourages initiatives like laboratory enhancements, reactor tours for students, and community workshops, promoting increased awareness of nuclear technologies. Applications are due by October 16, 2024, with requirements including registration on relevant federal platforms. The review process will evaluate the project's impact, feasibility, and team capabilities, prioritizing innovative outreach and successful integration of reactor resources to achieve educational goals. Overall, the FOA supports a strategic approach to building a skilled nuclear workforce while enhancing public understanding of nuclear energy.
    FY25
    FY25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Fiscal Year 2025, focused on enhancing nuclear science education through the University Reactor Sharing and Outreach (RS&O) program. This initiative aims to support U.S. colleges and universities with nuclear research reactors, termed Host Institutions, in sharing resources with educational institutions lacking such facilities. It seeks to strengthen nuclear science curricula, foster collaboration among students and faculty, improve community awareness of nuclear technologies, and encourage participation from historically underrepresented communities in STEM fields. The DOE allocates approximately $1 million, with individual awards capped at $200,000, and anticipates making around five awards based on quality and fund availability. Eligible applicants include U.S. universities and colleges with research reactors, which may collaborate with other educational institutions. The application process requires several registrations and adherence to strict formatting criteria. Key evaluations will assess the project’s impact on education and outreach, logical completion pathways, and the applicant team's capabilities. Overall, this FOA represents the DOE's strategic investment in advancing nuclear education and equity in scientific exploration.
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