Closed · DE-FOA-0002967 · CFDA 81.121 · Discretionary

High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Idaho Field Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500K-$6M
Award range
Closed
Status
February 14, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a closed discretionary listing from Idaho Field Office that offered $500,000 -- $6,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$500K-$6M
award range
Closed
application status
81.121
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0002967 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.121, posted by Idaho Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 19, 2024 and last updated on February 4, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $6,000,000. The agency has projected $16.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 14, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$500,000 -- $6,000,000

Close Date

February 14, 2025

Posted

November 19, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$16,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply chain. Industry’s front-end HALEU transportation needs include: 1. Transport of enriched, up to HALEU is UF6 enriched up to <20% 2. Transport of tails/de-converted material, 3. Transport of fresh finished fuel. To address the most immediate needs in this funding opportunity, DOE is considering the following transportation packages: 1. Oxide transportation packages. 2. Metal transportation packages. 3. UF6 transportation packages. 4. Packages capable of supporting combinations of the above.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Jeff A. Rigby 208-223-2479 rigbyja@id.doe.gov Mark B. Payne 208-526-3127 paynemb@id.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 19, 2024
Close Date February 14, 2025
Archive Date March 16, 2025
Last Updated February 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Transportation Package, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)", offered by Idaho Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.121. The objective of this NOFO is to research, develop, and acquire NRC certification for HALEU transportation packages focused on front-end transportation packaging needs to support a sustainable supply ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 14, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500,000 -- $6,000,000. Total estimated funding: $16,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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