Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support (81.252)
Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support (Assistance Listing 81.252) is run by the Department of Energy. It awarded $22.3 million in 7 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.2 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.2 million. Half of the 7 awards fell between $1.2 million and $3.1 million, and they ranged from $1.2 million to $11.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$22.3 million
- Grant awards7
- Typical award$1.2 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.8 million
- Size rank1278 of 1824
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1278th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 7 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 5 states and territories.
What the program funds
Implements congressional direction to support universities, other academic institutions, and other organizations supporting scientific research and workforce development.
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
Eligibility requirements depend on the individual mandate or notice of funding opportunity.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, related activities, and advanced technology projects or assessments. Funding is provided for basic and applied research in the field of physical science in support of the DOE/NNSA mission. Must comply with 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Restrictions on use of funds depends on Congressional language.;
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
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Grants or Cooperative Agreements will vary in length and funding depending on Congressional allocation.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support (81.252) awarded$22.3 million across 7 grant awards, an average of $3.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Ohio | 1 | $11.4 million |
| NMC, Inc. | New Mexico | 1 | $4.9 million |
| Navajo Technical University | New Mexico | 1 | $1.2 million |
| San Juan College | New Mexico | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Fort Lewis College | Colorado | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Central Wyoming College | Wyoming | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Dine College | Arizona | 1 | $1.2 million |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 78% of the money, nonprofits 22%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 6 | $17.4 million | 78% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $4.9 million | 22% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $11.4 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $7.3 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1.2 million |