Nonproliferation and Arms Control

Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NPAC): NNSA's Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NPAC) strengthens nonproliferation and arms control regimes to prevent proliferation, ensure peaceful nuclear uses, and enable verifiable nuclear reduction

NPAC works to close proliferation pathways to the acquisition of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-related materials, technology, and expertise by executing programs that: build the capacity of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and partner countries to implement international safeguards obligations and detect and deter diversion of nuclear material or illicit use of nuclear facilities; build domestic and international capacity to implement export control obligations and prevent illicit transfers of nuclear and WMD-related material, equipment, and technology; support negotiation and implementation of agreements and associated monitoring regimes to verifiably reduce nuclear weapons, nuclear programs, and other WMD; and develop programs and strategies to address emerging nonproliferation and arms control challenges and opportunities.

Universities (public and private), institutions of higher education, whose activities benefit the general public through results which are available to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), other U.S. government agencies, and universities and institutions of higher learning may apply.

Federal, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institution/organization, Education Professional, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization. The NNSA, other U.S. government agencies, universities and institutions of higher learning will benefit.

Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Prevent proliferation, ensure peaceful nuclear uses, and enable verifiable nuclear reductions. Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, services required for conducting nonproliferation activities to reduce the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Construction or related costs are not allowed under these project grants. All work must comply with export control regulations.

The grant period is for up to five years depending upon available appropriations. The schedule of payments is arranged at the time of award but is expected that applications will be fully funded or incrementally funded for their five-year lifecycles.

2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The John Gordon NNSA Albuquerque Complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico issues Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) under which formal applications may be submitted by a scientist or principal investigator who will conduct or lead the project team. The NOFOs will be posted to Grants.gov which can be accessed at Home | Grants.gov

The selection process will be determined on the following criteria: 1) Mission Relevance; 2) Technical Merit; 3) Risk Assessment; and 4) Work Plan and Schedule

Evaluations will be conducted by technical staff assigned to the Office of Nonproliferation Policy and Arms Control (NPAC) or at the DOE national laboratories. Final decisions for approval are made by the source selection authority. DOE/NNSA Procurement is then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents. Program management responsibilities may be delegated as a whole or in part to the NNSA Albuquerque Complex or NNSA Site Offices.

From 60 to 90 days. Deadlines will be provided in the individual NOFOs posted in Grants.gov.

Grants will be modified and extended as required. Renewals are subject to an annual review by the Headquarters and/or NNSA Albuquerque Complex.