This grant is designed to support staff who will help engage with the U.S. Department of Energy on planning the transportation of radioactive materials. It focuses on collaboration between the DOE and state governments in four U.S. regions to address issues related to transporting used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.
Who it's for: This grant is for for-profit organizations that can facilitate engagement between the Department of Energy and state governments in the Eastern, Western, Midwestern, or Southern regions of the United States.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not located in the specified regions
- Lack of experience in nuclear energy or transportation planning
What You May Need
- Proof of for-profit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Experience in nuclear energy or transportation planning
- Partnership letters from state governments
- Organizational capability statement
- Compliance with DOE regulations
Cautions
- Only one award per region will be made
- Strict compliance with DOE regulations is required
- Must address issues that impact a state or region
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations. These are businesses that operate to earn profit for their owners. The grant specifically targets organizations that can work with state governments in the Eastern, Western, Midwestern, or Southern regions of the United States to facilitate planning for the transportation of used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Overview
This grant is for for-profit organizations that can facilitate engagement between the Department of Energy and state governments in the Eastern, Western, Midwestern, or Southern regions of the United States.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not located in the specified regions
- Lack of experience in nuclear energy or transportation planning
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support staff who will engage with the DOE and state governments in planning the transportation of radioactive materials, including used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Total Program Funding
$6,800,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register as a for-profit organization
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather experience documentation in nuclear energy
- Obtain partnership letters from state governments
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Ensure compliance with DOE regulations