01_Amendment 02 RD Program FY23 Cover Ltr.pdf

May 15, 2023

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) NO. 31310023K0002,

AMENDMENT NO. 000002

Dear Applicants:

Pursuant to the authority contained in the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, as amended, and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hereby issues the above referenced Notice of Funding Opportunity for the program titled, “Research and Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.”

This NOFO is released on March 27, 2023, and applications are due on May 26, 2023. It is anticipated that this NOFO will result in the award of multiple grants. This is a three (3) year program. Research and Development (R&D) funds may be requested up to $500,000.00 total costs (direct costs and facilities and administrative costs) for the project period. All Applicants are required to have an active account with FedConnect, please see the Section entitled “Other Submission Requirements and Information” of the NOFO.

Amendment no. 000002 is released on May 15, 2023, and the applications deadline remain unchanged. Amendment no. 000002 is issued to:

1) Revise Part II, Section IV. Application and Submission Information

a) Subsection 2. Application Content – Revised to remove bullet related to Citizenship

Certification.

b) Subsection 2.G. Detailed Budget Narrative and Application Instructions, paragraph titled “Personnel” – Revised to remove language regarding how graduate student compensation be listed. Refer to Amendment language for details.

c) Subsection 2.I. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS (RESEARCH GRANTS) – Revised to address when the completion of the Citizenship Certification of Compliance Statement is to be completed and submitted. Refer to Amendment language for details.

2) Incorporate Attachment III: Provides another set of questions received and their respective responses.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Sincerely, Aracelis Pérez-Ortiz, Grants Officer Operations Branch B Acquisition Management Division