Legally-directed Academic Programs, Workforce Development and Community Support

Department Of Energy

Academic Programs receives direction from Congress to send funds to universities and other academic institutions to conduct basic and fundamental research in areas relevant to the NNSA mission.

Jargon-free version

Helps academic programs in science and engineering train the next generation of workers for nuclear security jobs. Supports workforce development in critical research areas.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,769,594 - $5,584,972
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
STEM Research & Education
Organization
Department Of Energy

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What Is This Program?

The NNSA's Academic Programs are designed to support academic programs in science and engineering disciplines of critical important to the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Objectives - Strengthen key fields of research relevant to the nuclear security mission through scientific innovation - Develop the next-generation of diverse, highly-trained, technical workers able to support DOE/NNSAโ€™s core missions - Support a workforce pipeline in disciplines vital to the nuclear security enterprise. -Maintain technical expertise external to the nuclear security enterprise for providing advice, cross-check, and peer review -Expand the pool of workforce talent in the Nuclear Weapons Complex by taking a more compressive and integrated approach to academic pipeline development

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the application portal
  • Complete the application form
  • Submit the application
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/0cf48d0a74634f3187d8e5d62666edec/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • tuition costs
  • training materials
  • staff salaries for program delivery
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • capital expenditures
  • entertainment costs
  • fines and penalties
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15% of total budget
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

terri.stone@nnsa.doe.gov
3019037423

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This program offers funding up to $5,584,972 (minimum $2,769,594).

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