DE-FOA-0003180: $50 Million Funding Opportunity for Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has recently announced a significant funding opportunity, labeled DE-FOA-0003180, focused on advancing research and development in the field of nuclear nonproliferation. This initiative is a part of the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) program, which is dedicated to developing innovative technologies and expertise. These efforts are crucial for detecting foreign nuclear proliferation activities and are instrumental in supporting U.S. national and nuclear security objectives.

This funding opportunity is aimed at fostering partnerships and leveraging capabilities across national laboratories, universities, and private industry. With an estimated total program funding of $50 million, it seeks to empower research that can detect and characterize foreign nuclear weapons development, illicit diversion of special nuclear materials, and nuclear explosions globally. The program not only emphasizes the importance of technological advancements in the field but also underscores the need for stewarding U.S. technical capabilities in nuclear nonproliferation. The deadline for applications is set for February 6, 2024, marking a crucial date for institutions dedicated to energy, science, technology, and research in the realm of nuclear security.