The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Fiscal Year 2025 Research and Development Grant program. This grant is specifically for advancing critical research and development initiatives pertinent to the NRC’s mission of ensuring the safe and secure use of radioactive materials and nuclear power. The purpose of this funding is to support innovative projects that contribute to enhancing nuclear safety, security, and environmental protection. Successful proposals will likely address areas such as reactor safety, waste management, radiation protection, and advanced nuclear technologies, aligning with the NRC’s regulatory responsibilities. Interested researchers, institutions, and organizations are encouraged to apply to help fortify the regulatory framework through cutting-edge scientific and technical advancements. The application deadline for this significant opportunity is February 14, 2025.
Opportunity ID: 357425
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310025K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education• Private Institutions of Higher Education• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs)• Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs)• Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI)• Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs),• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: |
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer M’LITA R. CARR 301-415-6869
MLita.Carr@nrc.gov Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The modification is issued to extend the submission deadline for an additional two weeks and to incorporate Amendment 000001 and Amendment 000002. | Jan 30, 2025 | |
| Issue Amendment 000001 | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Nov 27, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310025K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education• Private Institutions of Higher Education• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs)• Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs)• Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI)• Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs),• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: |
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer M’LITA R. CARR 301-415-6869
MLita.Carr@nrc.gov Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310025K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education• Private Institutions of Higher Education• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)• Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs)• Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs)• Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI)• Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs),• Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: |
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer M’LITA R. CARR 301-415-6869
MLita.Carr@nrc.gov Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310025K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education • Private Institutions of Higher Education • Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) • Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs) • Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCUs) • Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs), • Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| Description: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2025 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer M’LITA R. CARR 301-415-6869
MLita.Carr@nrc.gov Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> Attachment 2_Citizenship Certification Statement (RD Program).pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> FY25 Research and Development NOFO_Final 11.26.2024.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> Attachment 3_NRC Terms and Conditions.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> Attachment 4_Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Guidance Template.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> UNLP_Glossary of Useful Grant and Cooperative Agreement Terms.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> UNLP Pre-Award Research and Development Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> Attachment 1_ Sample Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 357425 Full Announcement-31310025K0001 (BASE) -> FY25 UNLP R&D NOFO (INSTRUCTIONS) (FInal).pdf
Folder 357425 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000001 -> Attachment 5_ Question and Answer.pdf
Folder 357425 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000001 -> Attachment 3_NRC Terms and Conditions v2.pdf
Folder 357425 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000001 -> FY25 Research and Development Coverletter (Amendment 000001).pdf
Folder 357425 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000002 -> FY25 Research and Development NOFO_Final 01.30.2025 (Amendment 000002).pdf
Folder 357425 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 000002 -> FY25 Research and Development Coverletter (Amendment 000002).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Officer M’LITA R. CARR 301-415-6869 MLita.Carr@nrc.gov Email: MLita.Carr@nrc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.008 | PKG00289145 | Nov 27, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357425 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357425 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357425 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357425 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357425 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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