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CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS
NNSA · DE-FOA-0003567
Award Range
$0 – $25.0M
Total Program Funding
$25.0M
Expected Awards
1
Deadline
June 10, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS. NNSA. Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear... up to $25,000,000 per award; $25,000,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Private universities/colleges, Public universities/colleges
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Deadline: 2026-06-10
💡 GrantQuick Tip
High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.
Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available
What This Grant Funds
Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics; nuclear physics, science and engineering; radiation detector science; nuclear material science engineering; nuclear chemical engineering; modeling, simulation and optimization methods for nuclear applications; and seismology and infrasound methods supporting yield determination. A secondary benefit to this research is the development of a diverse and highly talented cadre of technical professionals, including scientists, engineers, technicians, and operational personnel, who will become the next generation of technical leaders in nuclear missions, such as nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, incident response, intelligence, and energy. These professionals are expected to primarily benefit the DOE National Laboratories as future research staff but will also benefit academia, private industry, and U.S. government agencies, including Energy, State, Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the Intelligence Community.
Attachments
R&R Subaward Budget Attachment Form - For Applicant & Subapplicant Use, if necessary
RR_Subaward_Budget_Attachment_Form_-_For_Applicant__Subapplicant_Use_if_necessary.pdf
SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant
SF-LLL_Disclosure_of_Lobbying_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_and_Subapplicant.pdf
RR SF-424B Assurances for NonConstruction - Mandatory for Applicant Subapplicant
RR_SF-424B_Assurances_for_NonConstruction_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_Subapplicant.pdf
RR SF424 - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant
RR_SF424_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_and_Subapplicant.pdf
RR Other Project Info - Mandatory for Applicant
RR_Other_Project_Info_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant.pdf
DE-FOA-0003567
FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003567.pdf
GG Lobbying Form - Mandatory for Applicant & Supapplicant
GG_Lobbying_Form_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant__Supapplicant.pdf
Key Contacts - Mandatory for Applicant AOR and Subapplicant
Key_Contacts_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_AOR_and_Subapplicant.pdf
Project - Performance Site Location - Mandatory for Applicant & SubApplicant
Project_-_Performance_Site_Location_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant__SubApplicant.pdf
R&R Budget (FedNon+Fed) - Mandatory for Applicant & Subapplicant, if cost share
RR_Budget_FedNonFed_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant__Subapplicant_if_cost_share.pdf
R&R Budget (Non-Cost Share) - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant, if no cost share
RR_Budget_Non-Cost_Share_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_and_Subapplicant_if_no_cost_share.pdf
R&R Budget Justification Required - Mandatory for Applicant & Subapplicant
RR_Budget_Justification_Required_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant__Subapplicant.xlsx
R&R Senior Key Person Profile - Mandatory for Applicant and Subapplicant
RR_Senior_Key_Person_Profile_-_Mandatory_for_Applicant_and_Subapplicant.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $25.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $25.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 1
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- cooperative_agreement
Key Dates
Applications should be submitted by NOFO closing date of June 10, 2026 and not later than 2359ET in Grants.Gov.
Agency Contact
Virginia T. Hernandez 702-343-7704 virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.gov
virginia.hernandez@nnsa.doe.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov