Opportunity Information: Apply for NRC HQ 50 15 FOA 0001
Apply for NRC HQ 50 15 FOA 0001
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement, Radioactive Material Disposition Grant, Fiscal Year 2015" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 77.009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Research Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) FY 2015 Radioactive Material Disposition Grant (Funding Opportunity Number NRC HQ 50 15 FOA 0001) is a discretionary grant program run through the NRC Office of Research Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 77.009). It is built around the NRCs core mission: allowing the safe civilian use of radioactive materials while protecting public health, safety, and the environment, and supporting common defense and security. The opportunity focuses on a practical but often difficult part of radioactive material oversight: making sure radioactive sources and other regulated materials that are no longer needed, or that have fallen out of regulatory control, are handled and disposed of properly rather than being left in unsafe storage, abandoned, or discovered unexpectedly by the public.
The grant targets two related categories of material. First is unwanted material, which generally means radioactive material that is still under regulatory control (for example, held by a licensee) but is no longer used and no longer wanted. Second is orphan material, typically meaning radioactive material that is out of regulatory control, such as sources that are found by members of the public or otherwise not clearly tied to an active, responsible license holder, consistent with NRC glossary usage and related NRC guidance. Because both situations can create safety, security, and environmental risks, the NRC is looking for projects that directly improve the ability of organizations and governments to identify viable disposition pathways and to move material toward transfer to an authorized entity or final disposal.
The programs overall goal is the proper disposition of unwanted and orphan radioactive material so civilian uses of radioactive material can remain beneficial without creating lingering hazards. The NRC describes two primary objectives. The first is to effectively provide information about disposition of unwanted and orphan material, meaning applicants should help build, maintain, and share clear, accurate guidance on what to do, who can do it, and what rules apply. The second is to effectively provide assistance for the disposition of orphan material, which implies more hands-on support to help resolve real cases where material is outside regulatory control and needs a safe, compliant path to authorized possession and eventual transfer or disposal.
Within those objectives, the NRC highlights several areas of interest that indicate what strong projects should be able to do. A key theme is strict compliance with all relevant federal and state regulatory requirements for possession, transfer, transportation, and disposal. Another theme is cost effectiveness and stewardship: the NRC wants funds spent efficiently and prudently, aiming for best value while maintaining safety. The agency also emphasizes the need for accurate, current information infrastructure, such as the ability to assemble, maintain, and provide reliable information on disposition options, processes, requirements, and service providers. This includes vendors or qualified entities that can perform characterization of material, packaging, transportation, radiation surveys, and other services needed to move material through the disposition chain.
The opportunity also stresses decision support and coordination. Applicants are expected to be capable of making informed, case-by-case determinations of available disposition options for specific unwanted or orphan material situations and then providing practical recommendations to the people or entities in possession of the material. Since many of these situations involve state radiation control programs, local governments, emergency management, or public works departments, the NRC also calls out the ability to coordinate effectively with state and local governmental entities. Finally, the project should demonstrate capability to address issues specifically tied to orphan material, which can involve uncertainty about origin, unclear responsibility, the need for rapid stabilization, and the challenge of finding an authorized receiver or disposal pathway.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the NRC expected to make two awards under this announcement. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between $100,000 (floor) and $250,000 (ceiling), and the program did not require cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development, reflecting that projects may involve building systems, processes, and information resources rather than only paying for direct disposal costs.
Eligible applicants were broad within the public and nonprofit space, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as the nonprofit category is described). The announcement was posted June 4, 2015, with an application deadline of July 6, 2015, and it was archived August 5, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was the Grant Officer, MLita Carr, at 301-415-6869.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the FY 2015 Radioactive Material Disposition Grant?
The FY 2015 Radioactive Material Disposition Grant (Funding Opportunity Number NRC HQ 50 15 FOA 0001) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) through the NRC Office of Research Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 77.009). It supports projects that improve the safe and compliant disposition (transfer and/or disposal) of certain radioactive materials.
What problem is this grant trying to solve?
The grant focuses on ensuring radioactive sources and other regulated materials that are no longer needed, or that have fallen out of regulatory control, are handled safely and disposed of properly. The NRC wants to reduce situations where material is left in unsafe storage, abandoned, or discovered unexpectedly by the public.
What types of radioactive material does the program target?
The opportunity targets two related categories: unwanted material and orphan material. These categories are defined in the announcement at a high level and align with NRC glossary usage and related guidance.
What is "unwanted material" in the context of this opportunity?
Unwanted material generally means radioactive material that is still under regulatory control (for example, held by a licensee) but is no longer used and is no longer wanted.
What is "orphan material" in the context of this opportunity?
Orphan material typically means radioactive material that is out of regulatory control, such as sources found by members of the public or otherwise not clearly tied to an active, responsible license holder, consistent with NRC glossary usage and related NRC guidance.
What is the overall goal of the grant program?
The overall goal is the proper disposition of unwanted and orphan radioactive material so civilian uses of radioactive material can remain beneficial without creating lingering hazards to public health, safety, security, and the environment.
What are the NRC's primary objectives for projects funded under this opportunity?
The NRC describes two primary objectives: (1) effectively provide information about disposition of unwanted and orphan material, and (2) effectively provide assistance for the disposition of orphan material (which implies hands-on support for real cases where material is outside regulatory control and needs a safe, compliant path to authorized possession and eventual transfer or disposal).
What does "provide information about disposition" mean for applicants?
It means helping build, maintain, and share clear and accurate guidance on disposition pathways, including what to do, who can do it, and what rules apply for unwanted and orphan material.
What does "provide assistance for the disposition of orphan material" mean?
It implies practical, case-related support to help resolve situations where material is out of regulatory control and needs to be stabilized, routed to an authorized entity, and moved toward final transfer or disposal through compliant processes.
What kinds of capabilities does the NRC emphasize for strong projects?
The announcement highlights capabilities such as: strict compliance with relevant federal and state requirements; cost-effective stewardship of grant funds; maintaining accurate and current information resources on disposition options and providers; providing decision support on case-by-case disposition options; and coordinating effectively with state and local governmental entities.
Are regulatory compliance requirements important for funded activities?
Yes. A key theme is strict compliance with all relevant federal and state regulatory requirements for possession, transfer, transportation, and disposal.
Does the NRC care about cost effectiveness?
Yes. The NRC emphasizes cost effectiveness and stewardship, aiming for best value while maintaining safety and compliance.
What does the opportunity say about information infrastructure or resources?
The NRC emphasizes the need for accurate, current information infrastructure, including the ability to assemble, maintain, and provide reliable information on disposition options, processes, requirements, and service providers.
What kinds of service providers are mentioned in relation to disposition activities?
The opportunity references vendors or qualified entities that can perform services needed in the disposition chain, such as characterization of material, packaging, transportation, and radiation surveys.
Does the grant support decision-making and recommendations for specific cases?
Yes. Applicants are expected to be able to make informed, case-by-case determinations of available disposition options for specific unwanted or orphan material situations and provide practical recommendations to the people or entities in possession of the material.
Is coordination with state and local agencies part of the expected work?
Yes. The NRC calls out the ability to coordinate effectively with state and local governmental entities, including situations that may involve state radiation control programs, local governments, emergency management, or public works departments.
What special challenges are associated with orphan material that projects should be able to address?
The opportunity notes that orphan material can involve uncertainty about origin, unclear responsibility, the need for rapid stabilization, and the difficulty of finding an authorized receiver or disposal pathway.
How many awards did the NRC expect to make under this announcement?
The NRC expected to make two awards under this announcement.
What was the anticipated award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development, reflecting that projects may involve building systems, processes, and information resources rather than only paying for direct disposal costs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status). The announcement’s nonprofit category explicitly excluded institutions of higher education as described.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted on June 4, 2015, and the application deadline was July 6, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The announcement was archived on August 5, 2015.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is identified as CFDA 77.009.
What NRC office administered this grant program?
It was run through the NRC Office of Research Financial Assistance Program.
Who was the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was the Grant Officer, MLita Carr, reachable at 301-415-6869.
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