Staff Support for Regional Engagement with the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, Office of Storage and Transportation on Radioactive Materials Transportation Planning
This grant funds staff to help states in four U.S. regions work with the Department of Energy on planning the transport of used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.
Funder: Idaho Field Office
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,700,000 per award (60 months); total program funding $6,800,000; up to 4 awards (1 per region)
Summary: Supports regional committees to facilitate state engagement with DOE on planning for large-scale transportation of used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligible for-profit organizations only (other than small businesses).
Description
This funding opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Field Office, provides support for staff and coordination activities that facilitate engagement between DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy (Office of Storage & Transportation) and state government representatives in four U.S. regions (Eastern, Midwestern, Southern, Western). The awardees will serve as the primary liaison for their region, supporting planning for future large-scale DOE transportation of commercial used nuclear fuel (UNF) and high-level radioactive waste (HLW), and addressing related program issues that may impact states or regions. Activities include convening regional committees, organizing meetings, supporting state participation in technical conferences, and providing input on DOE transportation planning and policy development.
