Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
CFDA 81.113 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$20M FY2025
$15M
FY22
$25M
FY23
$20M
FY24*
$20M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 81.113 (USAspending.gov).

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

  • 1
  • 16
  • 18
  • 22
  • 7
  • 8

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

Audit Required
Yes

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

Jonathan Baker — Program Manager
202-287-6575
1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-08. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:43:11.