Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

This document, "Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (DE-FOA-0003541) Part 2," serves as a companion to Part 1 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It outlines fixed Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for applicants, covering registration processes (SAM.gov, UEI, Grants.gov, NEUP.gov), eligibility criteria, cost-sharing policies (including types, allowability, unallowable sources, and calculation examples), and other crucial information like the prohibition against Entities of Concern and guidelines for AI use in applications. The document also details application content and format requirements, submission deadlines, review information, selection and award notices, and post-award administration and reporting. It emphasizes the importance of reviewing both NOFO parts and provides contact information for technical assistance.

This document, "Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0003541 Part 2," serves as a companion to Part 1 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It outlines fixed Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the application, award negotiation, and post-award phases of financial assistance. Key areas covered include mandatory registrations (SAM.gov, Unique Entity Identifier, Grants.gov, and NEUP.gov), detailed eligibility criteria for cost sharing (types, allowability, unallowable sources, and calculation examples), and other eligibility information such as the Entity of Concern Prohibition and guidelines for Artificial Intelligence (AI) application use. The document also provides comprehensive instructions on application content and form, including specific requirements for various documents like the SF-424, budget justifications, resumes, and disclosures for current and pending support, lobbying activities, and foreign connections. Funding restrictions, submission deadlines, application review processes, and award administration details are also thoroughly explained to guide applicants through the federal grant process.