Opportunity Information: Apply for HR FN1207 EDU2
Apply for HR FN1207 EDU2
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Education Grant Program Fiscal Year 2008" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 77.006 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Education Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2008 and posted on Dec 11, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2008 Potential applicants are required to submit letters of intent prior to submitting full proposals. Letters of intent must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Applicants who submit letters of intent will receive notification either inviting or not inviting full proposal submission before February 15, 2008. Full proposal submissions must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Friday March 21, 2008. Letters of intent or proposals received after their respective deadlines will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,700,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Nuclear Education Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2008 is a discretionary federal funding opportunity designed to strengthen the higher education pipeline that supports the NRCs regulatory mission and the nations ability to safely expand or sustain nuclear energy initiatives. The core goal is not to fund research, but to build and improve the educational infrastructure needed to train students and enhance faculty capability in areas tied directly to nuclear regulation and oversight. The program focuses on improving how nuclear topics are taught, expanding or modernizing curricula, and increasing faculty teaching competencies in nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear environmental protection, and other NRC-designated critical fields referenced in the full announcement.
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 77.006, with an estimated total of up to $4.7 million available under this announcement. The listing shows an award ceiling equal to $4.7 million and an award floor of $0, and it specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are U.S. accredited institutions of higher education as defined in federal law, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
The types of projects the NRC is looking for are education-centered efforts that develop, revise, implement, or improve nuclear education programs and teaching capacity. That includes building new course content, refreshing outdated course sequences, creating stand-alone instructional modules, or developing entire courses of study. A major emphasis is on effective teaching and measurable learning improvements, especially through innovative instructional approaches such as distance education and experiential learning opportunities. The program also allows for the creation of teaching resources and course materials, including teaching guides on specific nuclear topics, delivered in print or electronic formats. Limited equipment purchases may be included when the equipment is directly tied to implementing new or improved curricula or educational programs, but the intent is clearly not to bankroll broad technology upgrades.
Just as important, the announcement draws clear boundaries around what it will not support. Activities that are explicitly ineligible include research projects, fellowships, scholarships, and courses focused on public policy debates related to nuclear power utilization rather than the technical and regulatory-relevant educational content the NRC needs. It also excludes large-scale acquisitions of computer equipment, and it does not fund the preparation or publication of traditional textbooks. Finally, institutions that are not U.S. accredited higher education institutions (as defined under Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) cannot receive funding.
The application process includes a required two-step submission structure. Prospective applicants had to submit a letter of intent first, due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Only applicants who submitted a letter of intent would be notified whether they were invited to submit a full proposal, with notifications expected before February 15, 2008. Full proposals were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 21, 2008, with the posting also showing a current closing date of March 27, 2008 while reiterating the March 21, 2008 full proposal deadline language. Late letters of intent or proposals were not to be considered. The opportunity was posted December 11, 2007, archived June 20, 2008, and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HR FN1207 EDU2.
For administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Nicole Pratt, Contract Specialist, at 301-415-0236 (an email field is shown but not populated in the provided text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NRC Nuclear Education Grant Program (FY 2008)?
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Nuclear Education Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2008 is a discretionary federal funding opportunity intended to strengthen nuclear-related higher education in ways that support the NRC's regulatory mission and the nation's ability to safely expand or sustain nuclear energy initiatives.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to build and improve educational infrastructure and teaching capacity, not to fund research. The NRC is focused on strengthening how nuclear topics are taught, modernizing curricula, and improving faculty teaching capabilities in areas aligned with nuclear regulation and oversight.
Is this grant meant to fund research projects?
No. The announcement states that the core goal is not to fund research. Research projects are explicitly listed as ineligible activities.
What subject areas does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes instruction in nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear environmental protection, and other NRC-designated critical fields referenced in the full announcement, with a clear focus on topics relevant to nuclear regulation and oversight.
What kinds of projects are encouraged?
The NRC is seeking education-centered projects that develop, revise, implement, or improve nuclear education programs and teaching capacity. Examples described in the announcement include:
- Developing new course content
- Refreshing or modernizing outdated course sequences
- Creating stand-alone instructional modules
- Developing entire courses of study
- Creating teaching resources and course materials (print or electronic), such as teaching guides on specific nuclear topics
Does the program prioritize any particular educational approaches?
Yes. The announcement highlights an emphasis on effective teaching and measurable learning improvements, including innovative instructional approaches such as distance education and experiential learning opportunities.
Are equipment purchases allowed under this opportunity?
Limited equipment purchases may be included only when the equipment is directly tied to implementing new or improved curricula or educational programs. The intent is not to support broad or large-scale technology upgrades.
What activities are explicitly not supported?
The announcement lists several ineligible activities, including:
- Research projects
- Fellowships
- Scholarships
- Courses focused on public policy debates related to nuclear power utilization (as opposed to technical and regulatory-relevant educational content)
- Large-scale acquisitions of computer equipment
- Preparation or publication of traditional textbooks
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S. accredited institutions of higher education as defined in federal law (Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965). This includes public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Are non-U.S. accredited institutions eligible?
No. Institutions that are not U.S. accredited higher education institutions (as defined under Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) cannot receive funding under this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 77.006.
How much funding is available?
The announcement estimates a total of up to $4.7 million available under this funding opportunity.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $4.7 million and an award floor of $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of federal assistance instrument is used?
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the required application process?
The application process described is a required two-step structure:
- Submit a letter of intent by the stated deadline.
- Only applicants who submitted a letter of intent would be notified whether they were invited to submit a full proposal.
Was a letter of intent required?
Yes. The announcement states that prospective applicants had to submit a letter of intent first, and only those who submitted one would be notified about whether they were invited to submit a full proposal.
What was the letter of intent deadline?
The letter of intent was due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
When were applicants expected to be notified about invitation to submit a full proposal?
Notifications were expected before February 15, 2008 for applicants who submitted a letter of intent.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The announcement states that full proposals were due by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 21, 2008. The posting also shows a current closing date of March 27, 2008 while reiterating the March 21, 2008 full proposal deadline language.
How should applicants interpret the two different closing dates shown?
Based on the text provided, the announcement reiterates a full proposal deadline of March 21, 2008 (5 p.m. Eastern), even though the posting also shows a current closing date of March 27, 2008. Applicants would need to rely on the deadline language stated in the announcement text as provided here.
Were late submissions accepted?
No. Late letters of intent or late proposals were not to be considered.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2007 and archived on June 20, 2008.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HR FN1207 EDU2.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Nicole Pratt, Contract Specialist, at 301-415-0236. An email field is shown in the provided text, but it is not populated.
Does this program fund scholarships or fellowships for students?
No. Scholarships and fellowships are explicitly listed as ineligible activities under this announcement.
Does this program fund textbook writing or publication?
No. The announcement states that it does not fund the preparation or publication of traditional textbooks.
Does the program support courses about nuclear power policy debates?
No. Courses focused on public policy debates related to nuclear power utilization are listed as ineligible, as opposed to technical and regulatory-relevant educational content aligned with NRC needs.
Is distance education allowed?
Yes. The announcement specifically mentions distance education as an example of an innovative instructional approach encouraged under the program.
Are experiential learning opportunities allowed?
Yes. Experiential learning opportunities are specifically mentioned as an encouraged approach, tied to improving teaching effectiveness and measurable learning outcomes.
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