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Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program is sponsored by Department of Energy. For nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out the purposes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, Public Law 97–425, as amended (NWPA); to conduct appropriate activities and participate in licensing activities in accordance with the NWPA. This listing is currently active.
Program number: 81. 065. Last updated on 2024-11-19.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, elected officials and affected Indian Tribes surrounding DOE facilities. Designation of a local government or Tribe as an "Affected Unite of Local Government" or "Affected Tribe is done pursuant to the NWPA. Eligible applicant types include: Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Interstate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $2,985,462 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Nuclear Legacy Cleanup Program is offered by Department of Energy and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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