Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000400
Apply for DE FOA 0000400
- The NNSA in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Proliferation Detection Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.113 Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2010 and posted on Sep 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2010 Applications Due 11/12/2010 115959 PM Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Proliferation Detection Research grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000400) is a U.S. Department of Energy program run through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), specifically the Office of Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (NA-22). Its purpose is to fund research and development that strengthens U.S. national capabilities to detect, monitor, and interpret indicators of foreign nuclear weapons programs. In practical terms, NA-22 is looking to advance the science and technology that helps the United States identify and track proliferation-related activities, close technology gaps that affect nonproliferation missions, and move promising academic research toward operational use within the national nuclear security community.
The solicitation is structured as a discretionary grant program focused on university-led research. NA-22 describes a broad technical scope that includes, among other areas: radiation sensors and advanced materials (to improve detection hardware and performance), nuclear forensics (methods to analyze nuclear or radiological materials and attribute their origin or processing history), global safeguards (tools and approaches that support monitoring and verification regimes), remote sensing (detecting relevant signatures from a distance), radiological replacement sources (alternatives to certain high-risk radioactive sources), and simulation, modeling, and algorithms (computational techniques for interpreting data, improving detection concepts, and supporting decision-making). The announcement emphasizes that NA-22’s mission depends on drawing from the full U.S. research base, including national laboratories, universities, and industry, and it signals an interest in work that can transition into the NNSA and DOE national laboratory environment where many nonproliferation capabilities are matured and deployed.
Eligibility is intentionally narrow. Only universities, as defined under federal regulations and the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, are allowed to apply as prime recipients. The opportunity references 10 CFR 600.6(b) and lays out what counts as a university: an accredited (or formally reaccrediting) institution in a U.S. state that admits students with a secondary school diploma or equivalent, is legally authorized to offer post-secondary education, and awards a bachelor’s degree (or offers at least a two-year program acceptable for full credit toward such a degree). Public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are both eligible, but the institution chosen for an award must serve as the lead organization and is responsible for managing the complete project scope, schedule, budget, and all required reporting.
A major programmatic constraint is that individuals who are directly supported under this program as “end users†must be U.S. citizens. The announcement defines an end user as any individual whose services and/or position is supported by direct funding under the program. The rationale is tied to the national security context: NA-22 argues that several program goals cannot be met by foreign nationals or even permanent residents because of access limitations at government facilities, restrictions on sensitive information, and the practical challenges of building and sustaining collaboration with national laboratories and other agencies when facility access is constrained. The notice also highlights technology transition as a central expectation, and it notes that transitioning university research into the national laboratory ecosystem typically requires exposure to and participation in secure or restricted environments where U.S. citizenship is often necessary.
In terms of funding, the opportunity anticipated about 15 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a relatively tight band, with an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which generally makes the program more accessible to research teams that may not have substantial non-federal funds available to contribute.
Administrative details in the posting indicate it was published on September 30, 2010, with applications due by November 12, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The CFDA listing is 81.113 (Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research), and the activity category is listed under Energy. The sponsoring agency is NNSA, and the announcement directs applicants to the full opportunity text through FedConnect. For support accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Delmeria M. Pacheco, Grants/Cooperative Agreement Specialist, at 505-845-4381 and dpacheco@doeal.gov.
Proliferation Detection Research (DE-FOA-0000400) FAQs
What is the Proliferation Detection Research grant opportunity (DE-FOA-0000400)?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunity administered through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (NA-22). The program supports university-led research and development intended to strengthen U.S. capabilities to detect, monitor, and interpret indicators of foreign nuclear weapons programs.
Which agency and office run this program?
The sponsoring agency is the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the U.S. Department of Energy. The specific program office is the Office of Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (NA-22).
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to advance science and technology that improves how the United States identifies and tracks proliferation-related activities, closes technology gaps affecting nonproliferation missions, and helps transition promising academic research toward operational use within the national nuclear security community.
What types of research topics are included in the technical scope?
NA-22 described a broad scope that includes areas such as radiation sensors and advanced materials, nuclear forensics, global safeguards, remote sensing, radiological replacement sources, and simulation/modeling/algorithms for interpreting data and supporting decision-making.
Does the solicitation emphasize technology transition to operational use?
Yes. The announcement highlights technology transition as a central expectation and signals interest in work that can move into the NNSA and DOE national laboratory environment, where nonproliferation capabilities are matured and deployed.
Who is eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligibility is limited to universities as defined under federal regulations and the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009. Only universities are allowed to apply as prime recipients.
How does the opportunity define a university for eligibility purposes?
The opportunity references 10 CFR 600.6(b) and describes a university as an accredited (or formally reaccrediting) institution in a U.S. state that: admits students with a secondary school diploma or equivalent; is legally authorized to provide post-secondary education; and awards a bachelor’s degree (or offers at least a two-year program acceptable for full credit toward such a degree).
Are both public and private institutions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description states that public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education may be eligible, provided they meet the definition of a university used in the opportunity.
What responsibilities does the lead university have if selected?
The institution chosen for an award must serve as the lead organization and is responsible for managing the complete project scope, schedule, budget, and all required reporting.
Is there a citizenship requirement for people supported by this program?
Yes. Individuals who are directly supported under this program as "end users" must be U.S. citizens.
What does the program mean by an "end user"?
An end user is defined as any individual whose services and/or position is supported by direct funding under the program.
Why does the opportunity require U.S. citizenship for directly supported end users?
The rationale provided is tied to national security constraints. The announcement states that several program goals cannot be met by foreign nationals or even permanent residents due to access limitations at government facilities, restrictions on sensitive information, and challenges sustaining collaboration when facility access is constrained. It also notes that transitioning university research into national laboratories often requires participation in secure or restricted environments where U.S. citizenship is often necessary.
How many awards were anticipated under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated about 15 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $10,000,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $300,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting indicates it was published on September 30, 2010. Applications were due by November 12, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 81.113 (Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research).
What activity category was this funding opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed under Energy.
Where were applicants directed to find the full opportunity text?
The announcement directed applicants to the full opportunity text through FedConnect.
Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Delmeria M. Pacheco, Grants/Cooperative Agreement Specialist. Phone: 505-845-4381. Email: dpacheco@doeal.gov.
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