# High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003487-high-assay-low-enriched-uranium-haleu-nuclear-fuel/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357823

> Idaho Field Office offered grants of up to $40.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $80.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 12, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003487 |
| Agency | Idaho Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 12, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $40.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $80.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.121 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity: This Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications to address technological advancement across the front-end nuclear fuel cycle to ensure the development of a safe, sustainable and efficient supply chain of enriched uranium, enhancing current processes, and addressing technology gaps • Topic Area 1: Up to two Demonstration Project awards • Topic Area 2: Four to ten Research and Development Project awards

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003487 still open?

No. It closed on March 12, 2025. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003577, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?

Idaho Field Office accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Innovative Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?

Closed March 12, 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 $40.0 million each. About $80.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

### 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.