# Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program (81.065)

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Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program is run by Department of Energy. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $5.0 million in 1 grants, about $5.0 million per award.

## Objectives

For nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out the purposes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, Public Law 97–425, as amended (NWPA); to conduct appropriate activities and participate in licensing activities in accordance with the NWPA.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control | California | $5.0 million |