This grant is designed to support the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee in working with the U.S. Department of Energy. The goal is to help federally-recognized Tribal governments across the U.S. engage in planning for the transportation of radioactive materials, like used nuclear fuel and high-level waste, which may affect Tribal lands.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including private and public colleges, for-profit organizations, state governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), federally-recognized Tribal governments, other Native American Tribal organizations, and even individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not fitting the eligible entity types
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Lack of engagement with Tribal governments
- Proposals not related to radioactive materials transportation
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., Tribal recognition, nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Engagement strategy with Tribal governments
- Past experience documentation
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with DOE's transportation planning goals
- Engagement with Tribal governments is crucial
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Comprehensive understanding of radioactive materials transportation
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, other Native American Tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, state governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and individuals.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including private and public colleges, for-profit organizations, state governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), federally-recognized Tribal governments, other Native American Tribal organizations, and even individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not fitting the eligible entity types
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Lack of engagement with Tribal governments
- Proposals not related to radioactive materials transportation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to facilitate engagement between Tribal governments and the Department of Energy, focusing on planning for the transportation of radioactive materials. This includes supporting committee activities and addressing related program issues impacting Tribal areas.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on entity type
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Outline an engagement strategy with Tribal governments
- Gather past experience documentation
- Draft an organizational capability statement
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline