Nuclear Reactor Safety Training and Workforce Development Program
ID: 356593Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Idaho Field Office (DOE-ID)

Award Range

$0 - $40M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356593
Timeline
    Description

    The Idaho Field Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a funding opportunity for the Nuclear Reactor Safety Training and Workforce Development Program, designated as DE-FOA-0003410. This initiative aims to develop training programs and industry-recognized credentials to address the projected need for 375,000 additional trained workers in the nuclear energy sector, aligning with the Biden Administration's clean energy goals. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities, with approximately $100 million in federal funding available over five years, requiring a 50% cost share for proposed projects. Interested parties must submit their applications by January 14, 2025, with anticipated awards expected in mid-2025; for further inquiries, contact Jeff A. Rigby at 208-223-2479 or via email at rigbyja@id.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rigbyja@id.doe.gov
    Files
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    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the Nuclear Reactor Safety Training and Workforce Development Program, designated as DE-FOA-0003410. This initiative aims to develop nuclear safety training and workforce programs in line with the Biden Administration's clean energy goals, which include enhancing nuclear power's role in achieving a decarbonized electricity sector by 2035. With approximately $100 million in federal funding available over five years, eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities. The program emphasizes the establishment of industry-recognized nuclear reactor safety credentials to address a projected need for 375,000 additional trained workers in the nuclear energy sector. The FOA features two main application topics: TA1 focuses on training program demonstration, while TA2 targets curriculum development for reactor safety training. Applications must demonstrate how they engage labor organizations, serve disadvantaged communities, and support job quality and equity, thereby contributing to the Justice40 Initiative. The FOA is designed to operate continuously until funds are utilized, with the first application reviews due by January 14, 2025, and anticipated awards in mid-2025. Applicants are required to provide a 50% cost share for the proposed projects.
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