Opportunity Information: Apply for NRC HQ 84 14 FOA 0002
Apply for NRC HQ 84 14 FOA 0002
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year 2014" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 77.008 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2014 and posted on Jan 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- You may submit an application(s) if your institution/organization has any of the following characteristics Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Hispanic Serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Faculty Development Grant FOA for Fiscal Year 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number NRC-HQ-84-14-FOA-0002) is a discretionary federal grant program designed to strengthen the pipeline of university faculty in nuclear-related fields that are critical to the safe and secure civilian use of nuclear materials in the United States. The NRC, created by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, is responsible for licensing and regulating the civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material. In practical terms, the agency oversees activities tied to nuclear power generation and the handling of nuclear materials to protect public health and safety, support national security interests, and safeguard the environment. This funding opportunity fits into that mission by investing in the academic workforce that educates and prepares future professionals who will design, build, operate, and regulate nuclear facilities and manage nuclear materials safely.
This specific announcement focuses on faculty development grants rather than student scholarships or fellowships. The stated objective of the Faculty Development Program is to attract and retain highly qualified individuals in academic teaching careers, with an emphasis on early-career faculty. The target group is probationary, tenure-track faculty within the first six years of their careers, as well as new faculty hires. By concentrating resources on this early stage, the program aims to help institutions build lasting instructional and research capacity in areas where the national workforce demand is high and specialized expertise is essential.
The technical areas highlighted for support include Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and Probability Risk Assessment (specifically Levels 2 and 3), along with related disciplines. These fields align closely with NRC regulatory responsibilities and the broader nuclear sector workforce needs. Nuclear engineering supports reactor systems and nuclear facility design and operation; health physics focuses on radiation protection and safety practices; radiochemistry underpins the understanding and management of radioactive materials; and probabilistic risk assessment at Levels 2 and 3 addresses advanced risk insights, including accident progression, consequences, and broader risk-informed decision-making. The emphasis on these disciplines signals that proposals should be oriented toward building or reinforcing faculty expertise and educational capacity in topics directly relevant to nuclear safety, security, and environmental protection.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity projected around 20 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $4,800,000 for the program cycle. Individual award sizes were expected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $450,000. The FOA indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically means applicants are not required to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of receiving an award, lowering a common barrier for participation and making the program more accessible to a wider range of eligible institutions.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education and certain mission-driven organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement. The FOA also explicitly notes that institutions such as Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions may apply if they meet the listed institutional characteristics. This framing encourages participation from a broad cross-section of colleges and universities, including minority-serving institutions, to expand and diversify the academic talent base in nuclear-related disciplines.
Administratively, the FOA was posted on January 30, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2014, and an archive date of April 30, 2014. The funding activity category is listed as Education, and the associated CFDA number is 77.008, which corresponds to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program umbrella. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was MLita Carr, Grant/Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-287-0909, with an office email referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Faculty Development Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Fiscal Year 2014. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NRC-HQ-84-14-FOA-0002.
What is the purpose of the NRC Faculty Development Program?
The stated objective is to attract and retain highly qualified individuals in academic teaching careers in nuclear-related fields. The program is intended to strengthen the pipeline of university faculty in disciplines that are critical to the safe and secure civilian use of nuclear materials in the United States.
How does this grant connect to the NRC mission?
The NRC regulates the civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material, including licensing and oversight tied to nuclear power generation and nuclear material handling. This grant supports that mission by investing in faculty who educate and prepare professionals to design, build, operate, and regulate nuclear facilities and manage nuclear materials safely, supporting public health and safety, national security interests, and environmental protection.
Is this funding for students (scholarships or fellowships)?
No. This announcement focuses on faculty development grants rather than student scholarships or fellowships.
Who is the target audience for the faculty development grants?
The FOA emphasizes early-career faculty. The target group includes probationary, tenure-track faculty within the first six years of their careers, as well as new faculty hires.
What technical areas does the FOA highlight for support?
The FOA highlights Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and Probability Risk Assessment (specifically Levels 2 and 3), along with related disciplines.
What does the FOA mean by Probability Risk Assessment Levels 2 and 3?
As described, Level 2 and Level 3 probabilistic risk assessment address advanced risk insights, including accident progression, consequences, and broader risk-informed decision-making.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity projected around 20 awards for the program cycle.
What is the estimated total funding for this program cycle?
The FOA listed an estimated total funding level of $4,800,000.
What is the expected funding range per individual award?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $100,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $450,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education and certain mission-driven organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Are minority-serving institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. The FOA explicitly notes that institutions such as Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions may apply if they meet the listed institutional characteristics.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The associated CFDA number is 77.008, which corresponds to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program umbrella.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on January 30, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed in the FOA was March 31, 2014.
When was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date listed was April 30, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help with the full announcement?
The contact listed was MLita Carr, Grant/Contract Specialist. The FOA provided a phone number of 301-287-0909 and referenced an office email address in the notice.
What kinds of disciplines are considered relevant beyond the specifically listed fields?
The FOA lists Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, and Probability Risk Assessment (Levels 2 and 3), and also mentions related disciplines. Proposals are therefore expected to align with building or reinforcing faculty expertise and educational capacity in topics directly relevant to nuclear safety, security, and environmental protection.
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