Closed · DE-FOA-0003567 · CFDA 81.113 · Discretionary

CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS

Federal grant opportunity posted by NNSA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $25M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 10, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS is a closed discretionary listing from NNSA that offered Up to $25,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $25M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
81.113
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003567 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.113, posted by NNSA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $25,000,000. The agency has projected $25.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $25.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $25.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 June 10, 2026. 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 $25,000,000

Close Date

June 10, 2026

Applications should be submitted by NOFO closing date of June 10, 2026 and not later than 2359ET in Grants.Gov.

Posted

March 4, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$25,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 20. 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

Virginia T. Hernandez 702-343-7704 virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 4, 2026
Close Date June 10, 2026
Archive Date September 10, 2026
Last Updated March 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS", offered by NNSA. It is associated with CFDA program 81.113. Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; s...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $25,000,000. Total estimated funding: $25,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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