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This FOA provides opportunities to support innovation and competitiveness of the U.S. nuclear industry through cost-shared basic/fundamental,
applied R&D, and demonstration/commercial applications R&D activities for all aspects of existing and advanced reactor development.
The FOA is divided into three pathways, each with specific objectives. The FOA will be open for a 5-year period.
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Pathway 1: First of a Kind Nuclear Demonstration Readiness Projects
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Addresses major advanced reactor design development projects or complex technology advancements for existing plants which have significant technical
and licensing risks. Support will be provided for one or more advanced reactor projects that have the potential to be deployed by the mid-to-late 2020s.
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Federal Cost Share: $5 million-$20 million
Project Duration:
3 years
Cost Share Required:
The recipient's cost share must be a minimum of 50 percent of the total allowable costs for technologically mature or demonstration projects.
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Pathway 2: Advanced Reactor Development Projects
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Leads to advancements in the innovation and competitiveness of a broad set of domestic nuclear reactor designs and technologies.
The Government will support applications involving concepts and ideas that they believe are best suited to improving the capabilities
and commercialization potential of advanced reactor designs and technologies.
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Federal Cost Share: $0.5-$20 million
Project Duration:
2 years
Cost Share Required:
The recipient's cost share must be a minimum of 20 percent of the total allowable costs for applied research projects or other efforts that are lower on the TRL spectrum.
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Pathway 3: Regulatory Assistance Grants
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Supports industry efforts to work with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission to resolve design regulatory issues, to review topical
reports or papers, and other efforts focused on obtaining
certification and licensing approvals.
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Federal Cost Share: $50,000-$500,000
Project Duration:
1 year
Cost Share Required:
The recipient's cost share must be a minimum of 20 percent for Regulatory Assistance Grants.
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NOTE: Although currently not part of this FOA, the NE voucher program is available to assist U.S. industry in support of nuclear energy innovation.
Please see the information provided below and access the link for additional assistance.
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Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN)
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To support nuclear energy innovation by companies working to develop advanced nuclear energy technologies, DOE-NE will provide funds for vouchers to assist
applicants seeking access to the world-class expertise and capabilities available across the United States (U.S.) DOE complex. This is one component of the Gateway for Accelerated
Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN), a DOE initiative to provide the nuclear industrial community with access to the technical, regulatory, and financial support necessary to move new or
advanced nuclear technologies toward commercialization while ensuring the continued reliable and economic operation of the existing nuclear fleet. The objective of GAIN is accelerated
and cost-effective commercialization of innovative nuclear energy technologies. Vouchers are not financial awards made directly to applicants.
Vouchers provide funding to a facility within the DOE complex to help eligible businesses overcome critical technology and commercialization challenges.
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If you are interested in access to these capabilities utilizing the NE voucher program, please visit the link:
https://gain.inl.gov/SitePages/Nuclear%20Energy%20Vouchers.aspx for information on how to apply.
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