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DOE Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program Solicitation

The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy is seeking applications for the Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program to support regulatory review activities for advanced nuclear reactors and supporting facilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy - Program Overview: - Cost-shared grants to fund a portion of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fees for pre-application and application review activities - Supports advanced nuclear reactor projects and related facilities - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. for-profit entities (utilities, reactor developers/vendors, consortia) - Non-profit organizations - U.S. institutions of higher education - State, local, and tribal government entities - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory review support services for advanced nuclear reactor licensing - Pre-application review activities (e.g., review of topical reports, white papers, safety meetings, environmental activities) - Application review activities (e.g., acceptance review, safety/security review, environmental review, NRC staff interactions) - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $50 million - Individual awards: $5,000 to $8,000,000 - FY 2025 funding: approximately $13 million - Notable Requirements: - Minimum cost-share: 20% for pre-application, 50% for application review - Work must be performed in the United States - Compliance with DOE and NRC regulations - Project periods: up to 24 months (pre-application), up to 48 months (application review) - Annual application cycles through 2029 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the grants support regulatory processes rather than procurement of products.

Description

This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy provides cost-shared grants to support advanced nuclear reactor and supporting facilities regulatory review activities. The grants fund a portion of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fees for pre-application and application review activities. Eligible applicants include domestic for-profit entities, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, state and local government entities, and tribal entities. The program aims to increase regulatory certainty and support licensing approvals for advanced nuclear technologies.

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