The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research." This grant aims to advance nuclear energy science and technology, supporting research and development initiatives that address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, enhance university-led nuclear innovation, and train the next generation of nuclear professionals. With an estimated total program funding of $5 million and an award ceiling of $1.5 million, the program anticipates making approximately 15 awards to eligible private institutions of higher education. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 9, 2026, and can reach out to Jacob Lingard at 208-526-5820 or via email at lingarjn@id.doe.gov for further information.

FY26 Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR NOFO Part 1 - FINAL 12DEC2025.pdf

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.

FY26 Scientific Infrastructure Support for CINR NOFO Part 2 - FINAL 12DEC2025.pdf

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.

The Office of Nuclear Energy&#8217;s (NE) program purpose is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental and economic needs. NE enables innovation, supports unique research infrastructure, and solves crosscutting challenges facing the nuclear energy sector through research, development and demonstration. NE has identified the following goals to address challenges in the nuclear energy sector, help realize the potential of advanced technology, and leverage the unique role of the government in spurring innovation: &#8226; Enable continued operation of existing U.S. nuclear reactors. &#8226; Enable deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. &#8226; Develop advanced nuclear fuel cycles. &#8226; Maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear energy technology. &#8226; Enable a high-performing organization. Investing in the next generation of nuclear energy leaders and advancing university-led nuclear innovation is vital to fulfilling NE&apos;s mission, which is primarily accomplished through NE&#8217;s Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP). NEUP was established in 2009 to consolidate NE&#8217;s university support and enable the integration of university research within NE&#8217;s technical programs. Through various competitive award opportunities, the program engages with U.S. universities and colleges to conduct research and development (R&amp;D), enhance infrastructure, and support student education, thereby contributing to the development of a world-class nuclear energy and workforce capability. Since its inception, NE has awarded more than $1 billion to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education through the NEUP program to continue American energy leadership and to train the next generation of nuclear engineers, scientists and policymakers. The NEUP overarching goal is to support outstanding, cutting-edge, and innovative research at U.S. colleges and universities through the following: &#8226; Administering NEUP R&amp;D awards to support NE&#8217;s goal of integrating R&amp;D at universities, national laboratories, and industry to revitalize nuclear education and support NE&#8217;s R&amp;D program objectives; &#8226; Attracting the brightest students to the nuclear professions and supporting the nation&#8217;s intellectual capital in nuclear energy-related engineering and relevant nuclear science, such as health physics, nuclear materials science, radiochemistry, and applied nuclear physics through broad outreach, scholarships, and fellowships awards; and &#8226; Improving relevant college and university infrastructure for conducting nuclear energy-related R&amp;D and educating students through infrastructure awards.

Jacob Lingard 2085265820&lt;br/&gt;lingarjn@id.doe.gov&lt;br/&gt; Andrew Ford 208-526-3059&lt;br/&gt;fordaj@id.doe.gov

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