Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0002984
The Nuclear Legislative Working Group (NLWG) funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0002984) is a Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE/NE) initiative, administered through the DOE Idaho Field Office, designed to strengthen working relationships between DOE/NE and U.S. state legislatures. The goal is practical: give state legislators and their staff clear, timely, non-partisan information about nuclear energy topics that states increasingly deal with in lawmaking, oversight, economic development, and community engagement. By improving policymakers understanding of nuclear technologies and related policy issues, DOE/NE aims to support better-informed state decisions and create a reliable channel for two-way communication between federal nuclear energy leadership and state government stakeholders.
The cooperative agreement focuses on sustained state legislative engagement around the areas DOE/NE is responsible for. The FOA highlights a broad set of topics that can be covered, including continued operation of the existing reactor fleet, development and deployment of advanced reactors, strengthening the nuclear supply chain, and issues tied to spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. That includes consent-based siting for interim storage and/or disposal facilities, as well as transportation of fresh and spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste. The scope also explicitly includes STEM education, workforce development, and energy and environmental justice, reflecting the reality that nuclear policy intersects with jobs, local impacts, community consent, and long-term public confidence.
Under this award, the selected organization acts as the organizer and manager for NLWG activities and meetings, operating under DOE General Counsel guidelines and other federal requirements that govern how such meetings are conducted. The awardee is expected to plan and execute at least two and up to four in-person meetings per year, with the exact number depending on DOE needs and available budget. The work is heavily operational and service-oriented: securing meeting venues and hotel space, coordinating travel for state representatives, building agendas, recruiting and confirming expert speakers, and arranging tours of DOE sites, National Laboratories, or other nuclear-related facilities when appropriate. During meetings, the awardee provides on-site support, takes attendance and notes, then produces meeting summaries and posts materials to a publicly accessible website so information shared through the NLWG remains available and transparent.
Beyond in-person meetings, the awardee also supports ongoing communication through conference calls and webinars. These sessions are meant to keep state legislative staff informed between meetings and give DOE/NE leadership and staff a structured way to provide updates on federal initiatives, new programs, and emerging issues. The emphasis throughout is on enabling an active exchange of information rather than one-off events, so that state policymakers can track developments and ask informed questions as conditions change.
A central expectation is that the awardee brings strong nuclear policy expertise and can translate complex technical and regulatory material into accessible products for legislative audiences. Deliverables can include meeting preparatory packets, white papers or policy papers, educational briefings, and regular communications tools such as newsletters and website content. The FOA also allows for development of new tools, in coordination with DOE/NE, that help state lawmakers craft and implement policies on nuclear-related topics. Importantly, DOE/NE retains final approval authority over any written materials provided to NLWG members, which signals that the content must align with DOE requirements and be suitable for distribution to public officials.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning DOE/NE expects substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing activities as the project runs, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The project period can be up to five years, supporting continuity and relationship-building over multiple legislative cycles. The FOA anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $750,000. Applicants are expected to show they can work effectively with state legislators and staff, run high-quality meetings and virtual engagements, and maintain efficient, proactive communications that support non-partisan learning and dialogue. The core success measure is whether the awardee can consistently deliver well-managed engagement opportunities and credible policy-relevant information that help states make informed decisions on nuclear energy, waste management, transportation, workforce, and community considerations.Apply for DE FOA 0002984
- The Department of Energy, Idaho Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nuclear Legislative Working Group (NLWG)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.121.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2023 700 p.m. Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nuclear Legislative Working Group (NLWG) funding opportunity?
The NLWG funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0002984) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE/NE) initiative that supports sustained engagement between DOE/NE and U.S. state legislatures. The selected awardee organizes and manages NLWG activities so state legislators and legislative staff can access clear, timely, non-partisan information on nuclear energy topics relevant to state policymaking.
Which DOE office is sponsoring this, and who administers it?
This opportunity is a DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE/NE) initiative and is administered through the DOE Idaho Field Office.
What is the main purpose of the NLWG program?
The purpose is to strengthen working relationships and establish a reliable two-way communication channel between DOE/NE and state government stakeholders. A practical goal is to improve policymakers understanding of nuclear technologies and related policy issues so state decisions can be better informed.
Who is the intended audience for NLWG activities and information?
The primary audience is U.S. state legislators and their staff. NLWG activities are structured to support legislative audiences by translating complex technical and regulatory topics into accessible, policy-relevant information.
What kind of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement. DOE/NE expects substantial involvement in shaping and overseeing activities during the project period, rather than issuing funding with minimal federal engagement.
How many awards does the FOA anticipate making?
The FOA anticipates a single award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $750,000.
How long can the project period last?
The project period can be up to five years, supporting continuity and relationship-building over multiple legislative cycles.
What major topic areas can NLWG engagement cover?
The FOA highlights a broad range of DOE/NE-related topics, including continued operation of the existing reactor fleet, development and deployment of advanced reactors, strengthening the nuclear supply chain, and issues tied to spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Does the scope include spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste issues?
Yes. The scope includes spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste topics, including consent-based siting for interim storage and/or disposal facilities, and transportation of fresh and spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste.
Are transportation topics included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes transportation of fresh and spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste as part of the covered policy area.
Does the FOA include workforce and education topics?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes STEM education and workforce development.
Are energy and environmental justice topics part of the scope?
Yes. The scope includes energy and environmental justice, reflecting how nuclear policy intersects with jobs, local impacts, community consent, and long-term public confidence.
What is the awardee expected to do for NLWG in-person meetings?
The awardee is expected to plan and execute in-person meetings, including operational tasks such as securing meeting venues and hotel space, coordinating travel for state representatives, building agendas, recruiting and confirming expert speakers, and arranging tours of DOE sites, National Laboratories, or other nuclear-related facilities when appropriate.
How many in-person meetings are expected each year?
The awardee is expected to plan and execute at least two and up to four in-person meetings per year. The exact number depends on DOE needs and available budget.
Are site or facility tours part of the activities?
They can be. The FOA notes that tours of DOE sites, National Laboratories, or other nuclear-related facilities may be arranged when appropriate.
What are the expected on-site responsibilities during meetings?
During meetings, the awardee provides on-site support, takes attendance and notes, produces meeting summaries, and posts meeting materials to a publicly accessible website to maintain availability and transparency of information shared through the NLWG.
What kind of transparency or public access is expected for meeting materials?
Meeting summaries and materials are expected to be posted to a publicly accessible website so the information shared through NLWG remains available and transparent.
What engagement is expected between in-person meetings?
The awardee supports ongoing communication through conference calls and webinars. These sessions help keep state legislative staff informed between meetings and provide a structured way for DOE/NE leadership and staff to share updates on federal initiatives, new programs, and emerging issues.
Is the NLWG meant to be a series of one-off events?
No. The FOA emphasizes sustained engagement and an active exchange of information, so state policymakers can track developments over time and ask informed questions as conditions change.
What kinds of written or educational deliverables may be produced?
Deliverables can include meeting preparatory packets, white papers or policy papers, educational briefings, newsletters, and website content. The FOA also allows development of new tools (in coordination with DOE/NE) to help state lawmakers craft and implement nuclear-related policies.
Does DOE/NE approve written materials before they are distributed?
Yes. DOE/NE retains final approval authority over any written materials provided to NLWG members, indicating the content must align with DOE requirements and be suitable for distribution to public officials.
What level of expertise is the awardee expected to bring?
The FOA expects the awardee to bring strong nuclear policy expertise and the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory material into accessible products for legislative audiences.
Are there specific guidelines or federal requirements that govern how meetings are conducted?
Yes. The awardee operates under DOE General Counsel guidelines and other federal requirements that govern how such meetings are conducted.
What does DOE/NE consider success for this cooperative agreement?
The core success measure is whether the awardee can consistently deliver well-managed engagement opportunities and credible, policy-relevant information that helps states make informed decisions on nuclear energy, waste management, transportation, workforce, and community considerations.
What types of stakeholders does the NLWG aim to connect?
The NLWG is designed to strengthen relationships and communication between federal nuclear energy leadership (DOE/NE) and state government stakeholders, especially state legislators and legislative staff.
What is the practical benefit for state legislatures?
State legislators and staff gain access to clear, timely, non-partisan information on nuclear energy issues they increasingly address through lawmaking, oversight, economic development, and community engagement.
What is the practical benefit for DOE/NE?
The NLWG creates a dependable, structured channel for two-way communication, helping DOE/NE share updates and hear questions and concerns from state policymakers as nuclear-related policy issues evolve.
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