This funding supports the High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Availability Program activities directed in section 2001 of the Energy Act of 2020, including supporting the establishment of a diverse, market-based supply chain for HALEU. The HALEU Availability Program is essential to the demonstration and commercial deployment of advanced reactors, including two demonstration projects that received approximately $2.5 billion in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Overview
Office:Office of Nuclear Energy |
New Program:No |
Funding Amount:$700,000,000 |
Funding Mechanism:Grants, contracts |
Recipients:States, Counties, Cities / Townships, Special Districts, Tribal Governments (federally recognized), Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized), Independent School Districts, Public Higher-Ed Institutions, Private Higher-Ed Institutions, Public Housing Authorities, Indian Housing Authorities, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits - without 501(c)(3) status, Small Businesses, Businesses (other than small businesses), and/or individuals. |
Period of Availability:To remain available through 9/30/2026 |
Assistance Listing:81.009 |
Formula Funding:No |
Tribal Eligibility:Yes |
Cost Share Requirement:Between 20%-50% of the financial assistance/grant depending on developmental or demonstration driven by the Energy Act of 2005. $200M of the $700M is well suited toward FOA/cost-shared financial assistance. |
More Information
Acquisition of HALEU, activities that support transportation of HALEU, and activities to support the availability of high-assay low-enriched uranium for civilian domestic research, development, demonstration, and commercial use.
