Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Part 2 outlines the fixed requirements for federal financial assistance from the Department of Energy (DOE), serving as a companion to NOFO Part 1 which details specific programmatic goals. Part 2 covers standard application procedures, award negotiations, and post-award obligations. Key requirements include mandatory registrations with SAM.gov (for a Unique Entity Identifier), Grants.gov, and NEUP.gov. It details cost-sharing policies, including allowable and unallowable sources, and provides calculation examples. The document also addresses eligibility restrictions, such as the prohibition against "Entities of Concern" and guidelines for using Artificial Intelligence in applications. It further specifies the format and content for both pre-applications and full applications, including technical volumes, resumes, and various supporting documents, with strict adherence to page limits and submission deadlines. Waivers for foreign entity participation and foreign work performance are also outlined.

This document, Part 2 of a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), outlines the fixed requirements for applicants seeking financial assistance from the Department of Energy (DOE). It serves as a companion to NOFO Part 1, which details specific programmatic goals. Key areas covered include mandatory registration processes (SAM.gov, UEI, Grants.gov, NEUP.gov), detailed eligibility criteria, particularly concerning cost-sharing requirements, types, and calculations, and a prohibition on entities of concern. The document also provides comprehensive guidance on application content and format, including specific requirements for letters of intent, statements of work, pre-applications, and full applications. It emphasizes strict formatting, page limits, and submission deadlines. Post-selection information requests, award administration, and various compliance requirements such as U.S. manufacturing commitments, intellectual property, and data management are also addressed, ensuring applicants understand the full scope of expectations for successful project execution and compliance.