31310021K0002 - Amendment #01 (Coverletter).pdf

March 22, 2021

SUBJECT: Funding Opportunity Announcement No.: 31310021K0002

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 Funding Opportunity Announcement for the program titled, “Research and Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.”

This FOA was released on March 15, 2021 and applications are due on May 14, 2021. It is anticipated that this FOA will result in the award of multiple grants. This is a three (3) year program with no extensions. Research and development 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 FOA.

We would like to bring to your attention several sections in the FY2021 FOA that were revised as follows:

• On page 2 – Section titled, “Number of Applications”

• Section I – Funding Opportunity Description, 1. Program Objectives

• Section 1. Eligible Institutions

• 2.B. Citizenship Requirement

• 2. Application Forms and Content

• Section F. Detailed Budget Narrative and Application Instructions

• 3. Information on Civil Rights Compliance Requirements Imposed as a Condition of

Award of NRC Federal Financial Assistance – pg. 13

• 4. Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR) Compliance (Promote non-discrimination in NRC assisted programs and activities)

• Section V - Application Review Information, 2. Selection Criteria

Thank you for your interest in the NRC Research and Development grant program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely yours, M’Lita Carr Assistance Agreement Officer Acquisition Management Division