Atom | Unleashing American Energy Dominance and Expediting Responsible and Secure U.S. Small Modular Reactor Deployment through the FIRST Program

Funder: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (U.S. Department of State)

Due Dates: July 30, 2025

Funding Amounts: $50,000–$4,000,000 per award | Total program funding: $19,500,000 | Up to 10 awards

Summary: Supports responsible global deployment of U.S. small modular reactor (SMR) technology, emphasizing nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation.

Key Information: Projects should generally be completed within 15 months; 24 months possible with strong justification.

Unleashing American Energy Dominance and Expediting Responsible and Secure U.S. Small Modular Reactor Deployment through the FIRST Program

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