The assistance provided helps to establish partnership programs, stimulate renewed academic interest, strengthen the educational infrastructure and educate and train the next generation nuclear workforce.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for such purposes as salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training and related activities.

Restrictions on use of funds depend on grant provisions, the nature of assistance provided, and the purpose(s) for which the programs and activities were funded to achieve.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Minority Serving Institutions and organizations that provide services to Minority Serving Institutions and their students and faculty.

Beneficiary Eligibility

U.S. public and private Minority Serving Institutions and their students and facility will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Cost 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.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Letters of Intent are required.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Proposals should be submitted as specified in the funding opportunity announcement that will be posted at www.grants.gov.

Award Procedures

Proposals will be screened for relevance, and, where required, reviewed for scientific and technical merit by qualified individuals. Recommendations for award are made by the review panel via U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR), and the selected proposals will be forwarded to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Administration, Division of Contracts for development and award.

Deadlines

Deadlines are stated in the solicitations.

Authorization

Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sections 651,c,4 and 622, Public Law 109-58; Executive Orders 13256, 13270 and 13230.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 90-180 days.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Small Business and Civil Rights.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The schedule of NRC payments is arranged at the time of award.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Upon receipt of an award, the following reports are required: Progress Reports, Financial Status Reports, Final Report and Compliance Reports as required by applicable civil rights statutes and regulations.

These requirements will be specified in the solicitation, and as a condition of funding.

Audits

Costs incurred are subject to audit throughout the grant/cooperative agreement period and/or before final payment, with the extent and frequency of audit depending on the size and nature of the grant/cooperative agreement and on the particular grant/cooperative agreement provisions.

Records

Recipient is expected to maintain accurate auditable records to substantiate total cost incurred under the grant/cooperative agreement.

Financial Information

Account Identification

31-0200-0-1-276.

Obigations

FY 07 $900,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Undetermined.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

None.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Mailing Address: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mail Stop T-7-I-2, Washington, DC 20555-001. MSIP Contact Telephone: (301) 415-7380.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Soundness of the proposed approach including objectives, methodology, plan of operation, timetable, expected products and results, evaluation and dissemination plans. The capability to perform the project. Qualifications of applicant's personnel. The total budget adequately supports the project and is effective.