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DE-FOA-0003364: Fuel Cycle Research and Development to Assess Options as Technologies and Economics Evolve

Closed Closed March 4, 2025 Opportunity DE-FOA-0003364 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 (DE-FOA-0003577). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Idaho Field Office notices from 2024.

• Award ceiling$5.0 million
• Total funding$10.0 million
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

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Who can apply

This opportunity was open to small businesses and businesses.

• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration awards averaged $7.0 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (55% over five years) went to businesses.
• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

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.

Category: Energy.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003577, which is open now.

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