Closed · DE-FOA-0003364 · CFDA 81.121 · Discretionary
Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve
Federal grant opportunity posted by Idaho Field Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $5M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- March 4, 2025
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve is a closed discretionary listing from Idaho Field Office that offered Up to $5,000,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $5M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 81.121
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003364 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.121, posted by Idaho Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 20, 2024 and last updated on February 10, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 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 March 4, 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
Up to $5,000,000
Close Date
March 4, 2025
Posted
December 20, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$10,000,000
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Cost Sharing
Required
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.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 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
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Agency Contact
Jacob Lingard 2085265820 lingarjn@id.doe.gov Andrew Ford 208-526-3059 fordaj@id.doe.gov
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