The ISN/CTR department offers this grant for nuclear threat reduction and responsible advanced reactor technology use. Administered via its Partnership for Nuclear Threat Reduction (PNTR) Program, it primarily funds the FIRST program, a Presidential initiative. FIRST provides vital capacity-building to countries considering Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for clean energy. This grant ensures SMR development adheres to the highest international nuclear security, nonproliferation, and safety standards. It also prevents states or terrorists from diverting or acquiring nuclear material or expertise, safeguarding the United States and its allies.
Opportunity ID: 336341
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008429 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Partnership for Nuclear Threat Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Nonproliferation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply (both domestic and international): Not-for-profit organizations, Public and private educational institutions, For-profit organizations, Federally funded research and development centers, and Public International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: | ISN/CTR administers the Partnership for Nuclear Threat Reduction Program (PNTR). The PNTR team functions as the State Department’s programmatic lead for the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, a Presidential initiative announced by the White House in April 2021. FIRST provides technical capacity-building support to potential nuclear energy newcomer countries that are considering small modular reactors (SMRs) and other advanced reactor designs to meet their clean energy needs, consistent with the highest international standards of nuclear security, nonproliferation, and safety. In addition, PNTR works to prevent states or terrorists from diverting or acquiring nuclear material, technology, or expertise that could be used to attack the United States and our allies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
PNS@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> Budget Detail & Budget Summary – TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> DEIA NOFO Doc_201029_Final.pdf
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> Standard Terms and Conditions VOct 2020.pdf
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> FY22 CTR Project Proposal Template 211029.pdf
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> PNTR_FY22_NOFO_final_corrected submission date.pdf
Folder 336341 Full Announcement-Documents -> FY22 CTR Consolidated Project List.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | PNS@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.033 | PKG00269968 | Jan 31, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
336341 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
336341 SF424A-1.0.pdf
336341 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
336341 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
336341 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
336341 SF424B-1.1.pdf
336341 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf