The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is offering this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Fiscal Year 2024 Research and Development Grant. This grant is specifically designed to support innovative research and development projects that align with the NRC’s mission of ensuring the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. The purpose of this grant is to advance scientific and technical knowledge crucial for nuclear safety, security, and environmental protection. Projects typically focus on areas relevant to nuclear power plants, nuclear materials, waste management, and regulatory oversight. This funding opportunity aims to foster cutting-edge research that can inform regulatory decisions, enhance safety protocols, and address emerging challenges in the nuclear field. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352498
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310024K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2024 |
| 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: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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), • Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs), • Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI), • Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), and • 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) 2024 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer/Contracting Officer ARACELIS PEREZ-ORTIZ 301-415-0085
Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov Email:Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment no. 000002 is issued to incorporate Attachment III to provide another set of questions received and their respective responses. | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| Amendment no. 000001 is issued to: (1) Revise Part II, Section I.1. Program Objectives to provide the correct link to the FY22-24 Research Prospectus where a summary of NRC planned research activities can be found; and (2) Incorporate Attachment II to provide the questions received and their respective responses. | Feb 16, 2024 | |
| Feb 16, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310024K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2024 |
| 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: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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), • Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs), • Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI), • Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), and • 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) 2024 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer/Contracting Officer ARACELIS PEREZ-ORTIZ 301-415-0085
Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov Email:Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310024K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2024 |
| 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: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2024 |
| 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), • Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs), • Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI), • Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), and • 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) 2024 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer/Contracting Officer ARACELIS PEREZ-ORTIZ 301-415-0085
Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov Email:Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 31310024K0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Research and Development Grant, Fiscal (FY) 2024 |
| 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: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2024 |
| 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), • Tribal Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNHIs), • Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI), • Predominately Black Institutions (PBIs), and • 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) 2024 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Officer/Contracting Officer ARACELIS PEREZ-ORTIZ 301-415-0085
Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov Email:Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 352498 Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (BASE) -> 03_Attachment I Sample Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352498 Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (BASE) -> 02_FY24 Research NOFO Final.pdf
Folder 352498 Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (BASE) -> 04_NOFO INSTRUCTIONS R&D Program FY24.pdf
Folder 352498 Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (BASE) -> 01_RD Program FY24 Cover Letter.pdf
Folder 352498 Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (BASE) -> 05_FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 03_Attachment I Sample Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 01_RD Program FY24 Cover Letter Amendment 01.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 04_NOFO INSTRUCTIONS R&D Program FY24.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 03a_Attachment II Questions and Answers Amendment 00001 31310024K0001.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 02_FY24 Research NOFO Amendment 01.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000001) -> 05_FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 02_FY24 Research NOFO Amendment 02 (no changes).pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 03_Attachment I Sample Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 04_NOFO INSTRUCTIONS R&D Program FY24.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 03b_Attachment III Questions and Answers Amendment 00002 31310024K0001.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 03a_Attachment II Questions and Answers Amendment 00001 31310024K0001.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 01_RD Program FY24 Cover Letter Amendment 02.pdf
Folder 352498 Revised Full Announcement-31310024K0001 (000002) -> 05_FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Officer/Contracting Officer ARACELIS PEREZ-ORTIZ 301-415-0085 Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov Email: Aracelis.Perez-Ortiz@nrc.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.008 | PKG00284933 | Feb 16, 2024 | Apr 01, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352498 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352498 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352498 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
352498 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352498 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf