Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program (81.065)
Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program (Assistance Listing 81.065) is run by the Department of Energy. It awarded $5.0 million in 1 grant from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $5.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There was 1 award in five years, of $5.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$5.0 million
- Grant awards1
- Typical award$5.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.0 million
- Size rank1626 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants (cooperative agreements), direct payments for specified use
Key findings
- It is the 1626th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Local governments, elected officials and affected Indian Tribes surrounding DOE facilities. Designation of a local government or Tribe as an "Affected Unit of Local Government" or "Affected Tribe is done pursuant to the NWPA.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Financial and technical assistance is provided by Direct Payments for Specified Uses or Project Grants (cooperative agreements) to review and analyze potential economic, social, public health and safety, and environmental impacts; develop requests for impact and mitigation assistance; engage in any monitoring, testing, communication or evaluation activities; provide information to the public; and request information and make comments, recommendations. Any salary or travel expense that would ordinarily be incurred by such State, political subdivision of such State, or an Indian tribe may not be considered eligible for funding under this program.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$500,000 - $10,000,000
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program (81.065) awarded$5.0 million across 1 grant award, an average of $5.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control | California | 1 | $5.0 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 1 | $5.0 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5.0 million |