Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 81.113 (USAspending.gov).
- Regents Of The University Of California, The 2 awards $49,237,282
- Georgia Tech Research Corp 2 awards $40,068,550
- Regents Of The University Of Michigan $25,000,000
- University Of Florida $25,000,000
- University Of Tennessee $14,700,000
- Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $10,000,000
- Organisation Internat Police Criminelle $5,865,826
- United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime $5,296,338
Program Objective
To conduct basic and applied research and development that enhances U.S. national security and reduces the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and special nuclear materials through needs- driven research and development. The emphasis is on developing the requisite technologies to detect and deter nuclear proliferation and to meet U.S. nuclear detonation detection goals. Research focuses on advanced detection systems and concepts to support current and future USG policies. Support also-address the pressing shortfalls in trained professionals capable of supporting crucial nuclear nonproliferation missions such as nuclear forensics and international safeguards.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
Universities (public and private), institutions of higher education, whose activities benefit the general public through results which are available to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), other U.S. government agencies, and universities and institutions of higher learning may apply
Beneficiaries
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- 22
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The NNSA, other U.S. government agencies, universities and institutions of higher learning will benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The NNSA Albuquerque Complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico issues Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) under which formal applications may be submitted by a scientist or principal investigator who will conduct or lead the research team. The FOAs will be posted to Grants.gov which can be accessed at: http://www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Evaluations will be conducted by technical staff assigned to the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development or at the DOE national laboratories. Final decisions for approval are made by the source selection authority. DOE/NNSA Procurement is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Program management responsibilities may be delegated as a whole or in part to the NNSA Albuquerque Complex or NNSA Site Offices.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Deadlines will be provided in the individual FOAs posted at Grants.gov.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, services required for conducting nonproliferation research and development to reduce the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Construction or related costs are not allowed under these project grants. All work must comply with export control regulations.
Required Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher learning. For Non-government organizations, Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-122 .
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements