OFFICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
AUTHORIZATION:
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 32,
Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of
1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817;
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91,
42 U.S.C. 7101.
To provide financial support for research design,
analysis, and assessments in science and technology in fields related to
nuclear energy.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
In support of nuclear energy related research and
development financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for:
salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs,
supporting costs required for technical activities, market analyses, financing
plans, and other activities necessary to achieve the objective.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Any
individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution
of higher education, or nonprofit organization may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture,
institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for
institutions of higher education. Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Pre-application Coordination:
Informal communication addressed to the appropriate Headquarters Office listed
below is desirable before preparing a detailed formal proposal. This program
is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as
furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be
used for this program.
Application Procedure: A
detailed formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must
be submitted. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No.
A-110.
Award Procedure:
Applications are processed by the assigned staff and approved by the Program
Director.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
The range is 12 months.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Proposals for
renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
There are no formal requirements; cost-sharing is encouraged.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
The period of performance is determined through negotiation.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: The schedule of
reports is arranged at the time of negotiation.
Audits: Costs incurred are
subject to audit throughout the period and/or before final payment. The extend
and frequency of audit depend on the size of the grant and the particular
grant provisions.
Records: Awardee is
expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate total costs incurred
under the agreement.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
89-0224-0-1-271.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01
$12,000,000; FY 02 est $11,974,000; and FY 03 est $19,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: A maximum of $20,000,000.
Grants have been awarded to individuals pursuing a
graduate or undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear science
related areas; departments for instrumentation upgrades and research; and
university research reactors for maintenance, operation and student outreach.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Department of Energy Regulation 10 CFR 600 apply.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Acquisition and Assistance Group, Chicago Operations Office. Contact: Fred
Sienko, Director, Support Division. Telephone: (603) 252-2115.
Headquarters Office: Office
of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (NE-20), 19901 Germantown Road,
Germantown, MD 20874. Contact: John P. Gutteridge. Telephone: (301) 903-1632.
Web Site Address: http://www.ne.doe.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Grants have been awarded for university research
reactors, fuel conversion, reactor sharing, matching programs, fellowships and
scholarships to nuclear engineering students, nuclear engineering education
research, radiochemistry, and recruitment activities.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Technical merit of the proposal, appropriateness of the
proposal method or approach, relevance to nuclear energy research and
development, potential contribution to knowledge, and the background and
experience of applicants are considered.
