DE-FOA-0002899: Nonproliferation & Arms Control Program Studies, Training & Outreach
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of NNSA notices from 2022.
NNSA offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 11 awards worth $29.4 million in total. Applications closed on February 21, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$29.4 million
- Expected awards11
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | December 16, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 21, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 19, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research awards averaged $2.9 million; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN), Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (DNN NPAC) is soliciting applications for nuclear safeguards, export controls, verification, and policy needs described herein. The mission of DNN NPAC is to prevent proliferation, ensure peaceful nuclear uses, and enable verifiable nuclear reductions. DNN NPAC provides a comprehensive approach to strengthen nonproliferation and arms control regimes, achieving its mission through four subprograms: International Nuclear Safeguards; Nuclear Export Controls; Nuclear Verification; and, Nonproliferation Policy in order to fulfill this responsibility. Among its many activities, DNN NPAC sponsors program studies, domestic and international training, and outreach addressing International Nuclear Safeguards; domestic and international training, outreach, and program studies addressing Export Controls; and, program studies addressing Nuclear Verification and Nonproliferation Policy. To meet its mission, DNN NPAC applies the broad base of U.S. technical expertise including that of other government agencies, the DOE/NNSA National Laboratories, academia, nongovernmental organizations, and industry. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits grant applications for full and open competition.
Who has won Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research (81.113) awarded $105 million across 36 grant awards, an average of $2.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 2 | $25.1 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 1 | $24.2 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | 1 | $20.0 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | New Jersey | 1 | $15.0 million |
| University of Tennessee | Tennessee | 1 | $9.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002899 still open?
No. It closed on February 21, 2023.
Who can apply for Nonproliferation & Arms Control Program Studies, Training & Outreach?
NNSA accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Nonproliferation & Arms Control Program Studies, Training & Outreach?
Closed February 21, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $29.4 million in total across about 11 awards.
Who has won Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Georgia Tech Research Corp, The Regents of the University of California, University of Florida. The program made 36 awards worth $105 million in that time.