This grant is for the purpose of supporting the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) in its research and development efforts. The primary focus is on evaluating technology options and economic models for recycling irradiated nuclear fuel, encompassing both current and advanced reactor designs. This initiative aims to re-establish U.S. technological leadership in the global nuclear industry and enhance national energy security. By advancing nuclear fuel cycle technologies, DOE-NE seeks to promote a robust nuclear energy portfolio within the U.S., contributing significantly to the clean energy transition, mitigating the climate crisis, empowering the workforce, and promoting environmental justice through innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
Opportunity ID: 357884
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003364 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho Field Office |
| Description: | DOE-NE currently supports research and development activities to evaluate the technology options and economics for recycling valuable components of irradiated nuclear fuel. Technical scopes include used nuclear fuel (UNF) from current fleet and advanced reactor designs. The term UNF (or “used fuel”) is synonymous with the term “spent nuclear fuel.” The legal definition of “spent nuclear fuel” is provided by Section 2 (23) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended (NWPA). DOE-NE undertakes these activities in support of the Administration’s objectives to regain the U.S.’s technological leadership position in the global nuclear industry and to achieve the United States’ energy security. DOE-NE recognizes that continued efforts in line with NSM-19 policy guidance will be necessary to assure U.S. leadership in the research, design, and development of advanced recycling technologies, and to assess options as technologies and economics evolve.
The activities to be funded under this NOFO support the broader government-wide approach to advance nuclear fuel cycle technologies to promote the nuclear energy portfolio within the U.S. which will maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacob Lingard 2085265820
lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov Email:lingarjn@id.doe.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 002: 1. Part 1 Section II: Eligibility of the NOFO is amended as follows: Performance of Work in the United States All work for the awards under this NOFO must be performed in the United States. Waiver requests will not be accepted. 2. The last paragraph of Part 1 Section II.A.2 is changed to the following: The applicant shall provide Standard Form 328 in accordance with DEAR 952.204-73 or provide information on existing Facility Clearance. 3. The table under Section IX: Other Information, Section C.2. Summary of Application Requirements is amended to change the page limit for Resumes for Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile from 2 pages to no page limit. 4. The Questions and Answers Document has been updated. |
Feb 10, 2025 | |
| Amendment 001: This NOFO has been amended to comply an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump entitled, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.” The Department of Energy is moving aggressively to implement this executive order by suspending the following: • Diversity, equity and inclusion policies, procedures, programs, activities, and reviews involving or relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives and principles until further notice; • Requiring, using or enforcing community benefits plans; and • Requiring, using or enforcing Justice40 requirements, conditions or principles in any loans, loan guarantees, grants, cost sharing agreements, funding opportunity announcements, contracts, contract awards or any other source of financial assistance. As a result, the Office of Nuclear Energy has amended this notice of funding opportunity to remove the Program Policy Factors for energy equity and the Justice40 Initiative. The application due date is changed from February 19, 2025, to March 4, 2025. The Webinar is cancelled. A Questions and Answer Document is added as an attachment to this NOFO. |
Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003364 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho Field Office |
| Description: | DOE-NE currently supports research and development activities to evaluate the technology options and economics for recycling valuable components of irradiated nuclear fuel. Technical scopes include used nuclear fuel (UNF) from current fleet and advanced reactor designs. The term UNF (or “used fuel”) is synonymous with the term “spent nuclear fuel.” The legal definition of “spent nuclear fuel” is provided by Section 2 (23) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended (NWPA). DOE-NE undertakes these activities in support of the Administration’s objectives to regain the U.S.’s technological leadership position in the global nuclear industry and to achieve the United States’ energy security. DOE-NE recognizes that continued efforts in line with NSM-19 policy guidance will be necessary to assure U.S. leadership in the research, design, and development of advanced recycling technologies, and to assess options as technologies and economics evolve.
The activities to be funded under this NOFO support the broader government-wide approach to advance nuclear fuel cycle technologies to promote the nuclear energy portfolio within the U.S. which will maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacob Lingard 2085265820
lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov Email:lingarjn@id.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003364 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho Field Office |
| Description: | DOE-NE currently supports research and development activities to evaluate the technology options and economics for recycling valuable components of irradiated nuclear fuel. Technical scopes include used nuclear fuel (UNF) from current fleet and advanced reactor designs. The term UNF (or “used fuel”) is synonymous with the term “spent nuclear fuel.” The legal definition of “spent nuclear fuel” is provided by Section 2 (23) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended (NWPA). DOE-NE undertakes these activities in support of the Administration’s objectives to regain the U.S.’s technological leadership position in the global nuclear industry and to achieve the United States’ energy security. DOE-NE recognizes that continued efforts in line with NSM-19 policy guidance will be necessary to assure U.S. leadership in the research, design, and development of advanced recycling technologies, and to assess options as technologies and economics evolve.
The activities to be funded under this NOFO support the broader government-wide approach to advance nuclear fuel cycle technologies to promote the nuclear energy portfolio within the U.S. which will maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacob Lingard 2085265820
lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov Email:lingarjn@id.doe.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003364 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 81.121 — Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho Field Office |
| Description: | DOE-NE currently supports research and development activities to evaluate the technology options and economics for recycling valuable components of irradiated nuclear fuel. Technical scopes include used nuclear fuel (UNF) from current fleet and advanced reactor designs. The term UNF (or “used fuel”) is synonymous with the term “spent nuclear fuel.” The legal definition of “spent nuclear fuel” is provided by Section 2 (23) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended (NWPA). DOE-NE undertakes these activities in support of the Administration’s objectives to regain the U.S.’s technological leadership position in the global nuclear industry and to achieve the United States’ energy security. DOE-NE recognizes that continued efforts in line with NSM-19 policy guidance will be necessary to assure U.S. leadership in the research, design, and development of advanced recycling technologies, and to assess options as technologies and economics evolve.
The activities to be funded under this NOFO support the broader government-wide approach to advance nuclear fuel cycle technologies to promote the nuclear energy portfolio within the U.S. which will maximize the benefits of the clean energy transition as the nation works to curb the climate crisis, empower workers, and advance environmental justice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacob Lingard 2085265820
lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov Email:lingarjn@id.doe.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 357884 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (BASE) -> Fuel Cycle Research and Development NOFO Part 2.pdf
Folder 357884 Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (BASE) -> Fuel Cycle Research and Development NOFO Part 1.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000001) -> SNF Recycle NOFO Part 1 Amendment 001.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000001) -> SNF Recycle NOFO Part 2 Amendment 001.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000001) -> Questions and Answers for Fuel Cycle Research and Development NOFO.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000002) -> SNF Recycle NOFO Part 2 Amendment 002.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000002) -> Questions and Answers for Fuel Cycle Research and Development NOFO rev. 01.pdf
Folder 357884 Revised Full Announcement-DE-FOA-0003364 (000002) -> SNF Recycle NOFO Part 1 Amendment 002.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jacob Lingard 2085265820 lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov Email: lingarjn@id.doe.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.121 | PKG00289806 | Dec 20, 2024 | Mar 04, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357884 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
357884 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
357884 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357884 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
357884 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
357884 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357884 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
357884 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
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