The intent of this NOFO is to award approximately one (1) grant, for up to four (4) years, to a consortium consisting of universities, national laboratories, industry partners and/or other stakeholders. The consortia must be university led.
The consortia project shall establish and/or enhance nuclear research capabilities at U.S. universities and colleges, especially in support of:
(1) nuclear cyber-physical protection,
(2) new digital technologies in advanced nuclear reactors, and
(3) the development and safety assessments of small modular reactors.
The proposed effort must strengthen and revitalize the academic community’s nuclear energy infrastructure, which could include enhancements of existing infrastructure or creation of new capabilities. In addition, the proposed effort must enhance regional or national impacts of the investment and must foster the inclusion of underrepresented communities.
A prime applicant entity may submit only one application to this NOFO. Interested applicants from within Duke should contact fundopps@duke.edu as early as possible.
Application Due Date: February 12, 2025
• In accordance with 2 CFR 910.126(b), prime applicant award eligibility is restricted to: U.S. Universities and Colleges.
• Other domestic entities including U.S. Universities and Colleges; for-profit entities; non-profit entities; state and local government entities and Indian Tribes; DOE federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC’s) and non-DOE FFRDCs and Federal Research Agencies are eligible as subrecipients.
Single Topic Area
• Approximate total available funding: $6,000,000 in FY 2025
• Approximate number of awards: 0-1
• Approximate dollar amount of individual awards: $0 - $6,000,000
• Minimum cost share required: Cost Sharing is not required, but is encouraged
• Approximate award project period: 48 months
• Anticipated length of budget periods: 48 months