U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the University Nuclear Leadership Program, Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Distinguished Faculty Advancement Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarshi

Background
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. It is tasked with licensing and regulating the Nation’s civilian use of nuclear materials to ensure public health and safety, promote common defense and security, and protect the environment. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support the University Nuclear Leadership Program, Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Distinguished Faculty Advancement Grant, and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant for Fiscal Year 2024.

Grant Details
The grant encompasses several programs:

1. **Scholarship and Fellowship Program**: Applicants must describe the proposed program including the number and size of scholarships or fellowships, recruitment strategies, selection processes based on academic merit, management structure, evaluation plans for effectiveness in attracting individuals to nuclear careers, tuition fees, and integration with state or regional strategic plans.

2. **Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program**: Applicants should outline the program's structure, selection process for qualified candidates aiming for tenured positions, management capabilities, evaluation methodologies for effectiveness in educational careers, and any non-Federal support arrangements.

3. **Trade School and Community College Scholarship Program**: This includes details on scholarship sizes, management structures, recruitment strategies targeting diverse applicants while considering financial need, evaluation plans for tracking student progress in nuclear careers, integration with strategic plans involving partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and any additional support arrangements.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include institutions that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing nuclear education through scholarships or fellowships. Institutions must also require students to accept service agreement terms as defined in this NOFO.

Period of Performance
The estimated start date for awarded projects is April 30, 2025.

Grant Value
The total funding available ranges from $5 million to $7 million across all programs. The number of awards will depend on the merit of applications received.