# Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003364-fuel-cycle-research-and-development-to-assess-options/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357884

> Idaho Field Office offered grants of up to $5.0 million to small businesses and businesses. It expected to make $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 4, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003364 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 4, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.121 |

## Who can apply

- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003364 still open?

No. It closed on March 4, 2025. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve?

Idaho Field Office accepted applications from small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve?

Closed March 4, 2025. 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 $5.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total.

### Who has won Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Us SFR Owner LLC, X Energy, LLC, CFPP LLC. The program made 464 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.