Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support

Congressionally-directed Academic Programs and Workforce Development
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.8M FY2026
$4.7M
FY24
$2.8M
FY25
$2.8M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

Implements congressional direction to support universities, other academic institutions, and other organizations supporting scientific research and workforce development.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization
  • Other

Eligibility requirements depend on the individual mandate or notice of funding opportunity.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Assistance is awarded by Congressional language.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Implements congressional direction to support universities, other academic institutions, and other organizations supporting scientific research and workforce development.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Higher Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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

Must comply with 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Required Documentation

No Credentials or Documentation are required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Terri Stone
3019037423
19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-08-06. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:01:31.