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FY 2025 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization

ID: DE-FOA-0003314 • Type: Posted

Description

Projects proposed under the Infrastructure Revitalization FOA are intended to: revitalize the U.S. capacity for university-led nuclear R&D by establishing and/or improving infrastructure to align with the advanced reactor technologies being deployed by the U.S. nuclear industry; support innovative combinations of facilities, equipment, and related capabilities to maximize the value of investments toward R&D; emphasize support for rapid, lower-cost approaches that can enable advanced-reactor-relevant R&D, education and workforce development prior to any universities establishing advanced research reactors; and involve consortia among diverse types of institutions to maximize participation and realization of benefits by underrepresented communities that have historically faced challenges to such access. Requests should focus on a goal or capability that significantly adds to the current U.S. capacity to support advanced reactor R&D, education, and workforce development. Applicants must demonstrate the connection among requested pieces of equipment or other project elements toward a key objective or outcome. Applications made of several uncorrelated equipment requests are not of interest. A request should not duplicate existing capabilities. Activities that involve the planning or construction of new university nuclear reactors will not be considered. NE reserves the right to respond to potential shifts in priorities during FY 2025 that may be driven by events, policy developments, or Congressional/budget direction. DOE-NE will factor such considerations into decisions related to the timing and scale of award announcements associated with this FOA.
Background
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Idaho Operations Office, is issuing the Fiscal Year 2025 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number DE-FOA-0003314.

The mission of the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) is to advance nuclear energy science and technology to meet U.S. energy, environmental, and economic needs. This NOFO aims to revitalize the U.S. capacity for university-led nuclear research and development (R&D) by enhancing infrastructure that aligns with advanced reactor technologies being deployed by the U.S. nuclear industry.

Grant Details
Projects proposed under this NOFO should focus on revitalizing university-led nuclear R&D capabilities by establishing or improving infrastructure.

This includes supporting innovative combinations of facilities and equipment, emphasizing rapid and lower-cost approaches for advanced-reactor-relevant R&D, education, and workforce development. Applications must demonstrate a clear connection among requested project elements toward a key objective or outcome. Activities involving planning or construction of new university nuclear reactors will not be considered. The proposed effort must enhance regional or national impacts and foster inclusion of underrepresented communities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. universities and colleges as prime recipients. Domestic entities such as for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Indian Tribes, and federally funded research centers can participate as subrecipients. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply as either recipients or subrecipients. A minimum of 50% of the budget must go to equipment and upgrades.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029.

Grant Value
The approximate total available funding for this opportunity is $6,000,000 in FY 2025 with an approximate number of awards being 0-1. The approximate dollar amount for individual awards may range from $0 to $6,000,000.

Place of Performance
All work for awards under this NOFO must be performed in the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Idaho Operations Office [DOE]
Category of Funding
Energy
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
81.121 - Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 11/20/24 Idaho Operations Office posted grant opportunity DE-FOA-0003314 for FY 2025 University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization with funding of $6.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 81.121 Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 20, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 12, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 47 Days
Closing Date Explanation
February 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Last Updated
Nov. 20, 2024, 1:40 p.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
March 14, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$6,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$6,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Idaho Field Office
Contact Email
lingarjn@id.doe.gov
Email Description
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Contact Phone
(202) 287-1878

Documents

Posted documents for DE-FOA-0003314

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