National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program (81.123)
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program (Assistance Listing 81.123) is run by the Department of Energy. It awarded $109 million in 40 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.7 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $3.0 million. Half of the 40 awards fell between $1.6 million and $4.0 million, and they ranged from $48,780 to $5.1 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$109 million
- Grant awards40
- Typical award$3.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$20.4 million
- Size rank787 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $31.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $20.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 787th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 97% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 13 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program supports technical research in support of the nuclear stockpile mission and develops a career workforce pathway between Institutions of Higher Education and the NNSA National Laboratories, Plants, and Site Facilities.
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
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Community Colleges.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication and training, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on grant provisions.
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.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Grant awards range from $500K to $1M annually with a five year period of performance.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Program (81.123) awarded$109 million across 40 grant awards, an average of $2.7 million per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to colleges and universities.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 39 | $109 million | 100% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $500,000 | 0.5% |
By state
10 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $27.4 million |
| Florida | 9 | $23.8 million |
| North Dakota | 5 | $16.5 million |
| New Mexico | 4 | $12.5 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $6.4 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $5.5 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $4.9 million |
| California | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $4.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $969,943 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |