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81.114:  University Nuclear Science and Reactor Support

Objectives:  To provide financial support for research design, analysis, and assessments in science and technology in fields related to nuclear energy.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

81.114 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

81.114 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Informal communication addressed to the appropriate Headquarters Office listed below is desirable before preparing a detailed formal proposal. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.

Application Procedure:  A detailed formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Applications are processed by the assigned staff and approved by the Program Director.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The range is 12 months.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Technical merit of the proposal, appropriateness of the proposal method or approach, relevance to nuclear energy research and development, potential contribution to knowledge, and the background and experience of applicants are considered.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Grants have been awarded for university research reactors, fuel conversion, reactor sharing, matching programs, fellowships and scholarships to nuclear engineering students, nuclear engineering education research, radiochemistry, and recruitment activities.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  A maximum of $20,000,000.

81.114 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

81.114 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Grants have been awarded to individuals pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear science related areas; departments for instrumentation upgrades and research; and university research reactors for maintenance, operation and student outreach.

81.114 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $11,000,000; FY 00 est $12,000,000; and FY 01 est $12,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  89-0224-0-1-271.

Authorization:  Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 32, Public Law 83-703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2051; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, Title I, Section 107, Public Law 93-438; 88 Stat. 1240, 42 U.S.C. 5817; Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Department of Energy Regulation 10 CFR 600 apply.

81.114 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Acquisition and Assistance Group, Chicago Operations Office. Contact: Fred Sienko, Director, Support Division. Phone: (603) 252-2115.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (NE-20), 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874. Contact: John P. Gutteridge. Phone: (301) 903-1632.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

81.114 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  There are no formal requirements; cost-sharing is encouraged.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  The period of performance is determined through negotiation.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  In support of nuclear energy related research and development financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for: salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, supporting costs required for technical activities, market analyses, financing plans, and other activities necessary to achieve the objective.

81.114 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  The schedule of reports is arranged at the time of negotiation.

Audits:  Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the period and/or before final payment. The extend and frequency of audit depend on the size of the grant and the particular grant provisions.

Records:  Awardee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate total costs incurred under the agreement.