Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NF 130 00001
Apply for 2012 NF 130 00001
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.130 National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 11, 2012 and posted on Jan 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institution of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program (Funding Opportunity Number 2012-NF-130-00001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen the United States nuclear forensics workforce as part of a broader homeland security mission. The program is structured around building long-term capacity in highly specialized scientific fields that support nuclear forensics, with an emphasis on creating a reliable pipeline of trained experts and sustaining that workforce over time. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the sponsoring agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant, often through collaboration, technical direction, or shared oversight during performance.
The core objectives focus on workforce development and academic training. First, the program aims to establish a stable foundation to develop and maintain nuclear forensics expertise nationwide, addressing the need for continuity in a field where training is intensive and specialized. Second, it seeks to create or strengthen a clear academic pathway spanning undergraduate education through postdoctoral study in disciplines directly relevant to nuclear forensics. The listed target disciplines include radiochemistry, geochemistry, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, materials science, and analytical chemistry, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of nuclear forensics work, where practitioners may be asked to analyze nuclear and radiological materials, interpret signatures and provenance, and support attribution and investigative efforts. Third, the program emphasizes expanding a diverse and highly talented cadre of new and emerging experts, explicitly targeting the development of people who can fill specific expertise gaps that limit national readiness.
In funding terms, the opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $2,500,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The funding activity category is listed as education, which aligns with the program's focus on training, academic progression, and workforce pipeline development rather than purely research outputs.
Eligibility is limited to specific organizational types, notably for-profit organizations other than small businesses and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education, with additional clarification referenced in the original announcement text. The administering entity is identified as the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division, and the CFDA program number is 97.130, which corresponds to the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program listing.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on January 10, 2012, created on January 11, 2012, and closed on February 24, 2012, with an archive date of March 25, 2012. The point of contact provided for access issues or questions about the full announcement is Janet Bailey, Grants Officer, reachable at 202-447-0362 or Janet.Bailey@dhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program?
The National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to strengthen the United States nuclear forensics workforce as part of a broader homeland security mission. It focuses on building long-term national capacity in specialized scientific fields that support nuclear forensics.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2012-NF-130-00001.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement means the sponsoring agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration, technical direction, or shared oversight) compared to a standard grant.
What are the main goals of the program?
The program is structured around workforce development and academic training. The objectives described include:
- Establishing a stable foundation to develop and maintain nuclear forensics expertise nationwide.
- Creating or strengthening an academic pathway from undergraduate education through postdoctoral study in disciplines relevant to nuclear forensics.
- Expanding a diverse and highly talented pipeline of new and emerging experts to address specific expertise gaps that limit national readiness.
What disciplines are specifically targeted by this opportunity?
The announcement lists multiple disciplines directly relevant to nuclear forensics, including:
- Radiochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Nuclear physics
- Nuclear engineering
- Materials science
- Analytical chemistry
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is education, reflecting the program focus on training, academic progression, and sustaining a workforce pipeline.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is limited to specific organizational types. The listed eligible applicants include:
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education
The information also notes that additional clarification is referenced in the original announcement text.
Which agency office administers this opportunity?
The administering entity is identified as the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this program?
The CFDA program number is 97.130, corresponding to the National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 10, 2012.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 11, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The opportunity closed on February 24, 2012.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 25, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Janet Bailey, Grants Officer.
What contact details are provided for the listed point of contact?
Janet Bailey can be reached at 202-447-0362 or Janet.Bailey@dhs.gov.
What does the program mean by building a "pipeline" of experts?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes creating or strengthening a structured academic pathway from undergraduate education through postdoctoral study in relevant disciplines, with the goal of sustaining and replenishing a long-term workforce in nuclear forensics.
What is the broader mission context for this program?
The program is described as part of a broader homeland security mission, with a focus on strengthening national readiness by developing and sustaining nuclear forensics expertise.
What kind of work does nuclear forensics expertise support, according to the description?
The description indicates nuclear forensics practitioners may analyze nuclear and radiological materials, interpret signatures and provenance, and support attribution and investigative efforts.
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