EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: One workshop gave teachers a better understanding of the important role their state's forest ecosystems play in protecting the environment while providing economic resources to the citizens. This workshop included field trips, hands-on activities, and classroom lectures. The curriculum raised awareness and provided a better understanding of the necessity of managing the forests and other natural resources to keep them healthy and productive. Another workshop provided students with an increased understanding on the many, varied environmental careers available at both the professional and technical levels, the wide variety of environmental college degree programs and the desire among these programs to increase student diversity inclusion. The program emphasized the array of scholarships, fellowships, and grants available for underrepresented students interested in pursuing environmental science degree programs. Specifically, this program provided the students with career development priorities and prepare underrepresented high school students in their school district for college degree programs and careers in science and environmental fields. Also see the Office of Environmental Education website at: www.epa.gov/enviroed for a complete list with descriptions by State. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Basis and priorities for selecting proposals are listed in Section 6 of Public Law 101-619, National Environmental Education Act, and in the annual Solicitation Notice which can be accessed at www.epa.gov/enviroed on the internet. The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement. 66.952 NATIONAL NETWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (NNEMS Fellowship Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1442, 42 U.S.C 300j-1; Comprehensive OBJECTIVES: To provide students an opportunity to participate in a research project that is directly related to their field of study. To foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental careers. To help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science, and specialty areas. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: Includes research projects in the following categories: 1) Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law, 2) Environmental Management and Administration, 3) Environmental Science, 4) Public Relations and Communication; and,5) Computer Programming and Development. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The funds are to provide resources to allow for training and research fellowships relating to environmental issues. No matching funds are required. Applicant Eligibility: Applicant Eligibility: A NNEMS Fellowship is available to any associate, undergraduate, graduate, or advanced student who meets the general criteria listed below, as well as those identified for associate, undergraduate, graduate and advanced students. At a minimum, all applicants must be: 1) A citizen of the United States, its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency. 2) Enrolled for academic credit at a college or university, or distance-learning institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Associate and Undergraduate Students: Students attending 2- or 4-year institutions or distance learning institutions must meet the following requirements: 1) 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of 4.0 at the time that the application is due. 2) Completion of at least four courses related to the field of environmental studies. Graduate and Advanced Students: Students enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs must meet the following requirements: 1) Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program or can provide proof of acceptance and enrollment to a graduate or Ph.D. program at the time of fellowship award. 2) Completion of at least one semester of graduate or Ph.D. work, or at least four undergraduate courses related to the field of environmental studies. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: Credentials/Documentation: Students are required to submit an official transcript from each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance learning institution attended. A student must submit verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. For additional information, contact the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts" or see Appendix IV of the Catalog. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Students who are interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship must submit four complete application packages (one original and three copies) that include: 1) A completed NNEMS application, 2) SF 424, 3) A resume, 4) A completed NNEMS reference form, 5) A completed NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement, 6) Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior, and 7) An official transcript for each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance learning institution attended. Official transcripts should be opened and photocopied as three copies. NNEMS application forms can be obtained on our web site at: www.epa.gov/enviroed. Applicants must submit their completed application package to: NNEMS Fellowship Program, Tetra Tech EM Inc., 1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191. Students selected for a NNEMS Fellowship must fill out a Fellowship Application (EPA Form 5770-2), a Fellowship Facilities and Commitment Statement (5770-3), and a NNEMS Fellowship Application. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: Students who are interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship must submit four complete application packages (one original and three copies) that include:1) A completed NNEMS application, 2) SF 424, 3) A resume, 4) A completed NNEMS reference form, 5) A completed NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement, 6) Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior, and 7) An official transcript for each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance learning institution attended. Official transcripts should be opened and photocopied as three copies. NNEMS application forms can be obtained on our web site at: www.epa.gov/enviroed. Applicants must submit their completed application package to: NNEMS Fellowship Program, Tetra Tech EM Inc., 1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191. Students selected for a NNEMS Fellowship must fill out a Fellowship Application (EPA Form 5770-2), a Fellowship Facilities and Commitment Statement (5770-3), and a NNEMS Fellowship Application. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts." Disputes relating to matters other than the competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: Grants are solicited through competitions and are not renewed. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: NNEMS Fellowships are awarded for three months full-time and up to three years part-time. Students receive payment in the form of a stipend typically paid in equal monthly payments throughout the duration of the fellowship period. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Stipends are awarded according to Project Officer's disbursement plan. Reports: Reporting requirements will be stated in the Terms and Conditions of the official grant award documents. Recipients must submit original final reports to both the EPA Project Officer and to the Office of Environmental Education NNEMS Coordinator. The final report should be submitted on the last day of the fellowship. Unless directed otherwise by the EPA Project Officer, the final report should summarize the specific project undertaken by the student and the project results. Program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Progress reports are required. No expenditure reports are required. Performance monitoring is required. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspections and audits by the Comptroller General of the United States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any authorized representative of the Federal government. Reviews by the EPA Project Officer and the Grants Specialist may occur each year. Records: Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 46- Fellowships, Subpart E-46.230, Closeout Procedures: NNEMS Fellows must retain all records related to the fellowship for 3 years following the completion date identified on the Completion of Studies Notice. The EPA, the Inspector General, and the Comptroller General of the United States, and any duly authorized representatives have the right of timely and unrestricted access to a student's documents, papers, or other records related to a fellowship in order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, transcripts, and copies of such documents. The rights of access in this paragraph are not limited to the required retention period but shall last as long as those records are retained. Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $217,859; FY 09 est $316,085; FY 10 est $400,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Recipients of NNEMS fellowships receive a grant award in the form of a stipend, based on the student's level of education and the duration and location of the project. Grant awards range from approximately $7,400.00 to $12,600.00 per award for a 3-month, full-time period. The average award is for approximately $10,000.00. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2008: Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 20 to 25 research projects, developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the U.S. EPA has awarded nearly 1,400 fellowships under the NNEMS program since its inception in 1986. Each year, EPA announces the available projects offered by EPA offices and students from colleges and universities nationwide make application to do the research or other environmental studies and tasks that are educational and promote environmental careers. In 2008, 142 applications were received and 18 applicants were awarded a NNEMS fellowship of which the average stipend amount was about $13,000. Fiscal Year 2009: In 2009, 345 applications were received and 25 applicants were awarded a NNEMS fellowship with the average amount of the stipend being about $13,000. Fiscal Year 2010: In 2010, EPA anticipates approximately 25-30 applicants will be awarded a fellowship, with $400,000 as the estimated total amount of awards. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 40 CFR Part 46-Fellowships and 40 CFR Part 30-General Regulations for Assistance Programs. Regional or Local Office: See Regional Agency Offices. Headquarters Office: Andrew Burnett Office of Environmental Education (MC1704A) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: burnett.andrew@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-0446 Website Address: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/ RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.509 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: NNEMS fellows are placed in EPA Headquarters and Regional offices and laboratories nationwide. They work on a variety of EPA developed research projects and environmental topics relating to the following five categories: Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; Public Relations and Communications; and Computer Programming and Development. Examples of projects offered by the NNEMS fellowship program relating to the above categories are as follows: 1) Environmental Policy, Regulation and Law: Fellowships offered in this category may provide students an opportunity to review and evaluate existing policies and regulations, or perhaps conduct research related to the development of new policies. A recently funded project involved a student working with EPA staff to analyze international air quality issues and approaches related to capacity building work with China. The student gained insight into international air pollution issues and be exposed to EPA, federal government, and bilateral and multilateral international programs that address air quality. 2) Environmental Management and Administration: The fellowships offered in this category may focus on environmental management goals. A recently funded project involved a student conducting research and learning about energy efficiency, green purchasing, and green buildings. The student also analyzed environmental measurement goals, such as expected greenhouse gases reduced, electricity saved, and gallons of water diverted. 3) Environmental Science: Research projects in this category typically include direct participation in field studies and laboratory research. A recently funded project involved a student researching the implications of low-impact development (LID) in watershed restoration. The student gained an understanding of the principles and philosophy of "green infrastructure" and LID and its relationship with the Green Highway Program (GHP) and watershed resources protection and preservation. 4) Public Relations and Communications: These types of projects may include the review and analysis of public response to EPA policies and regulations, as well as general public opinion of environmental issues. These projects may also include assisting with the development of communication tools. A recently funded project involved a student conducting research and analysis on the content and design of a regional website and other communications. For a complete listing of NNEMS 2009 project descriptions, see: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement. Applicants must meet all of the basic eligibility requirements. Eligible applications then will be reviewed by panels comprised of EPA staff members. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) relevancy of classroom experience of the student as it relates to the EPA research project, 2) the student's understanding of the proposed EPA research project subject matter, 3) relevancy of work experience of the student (whether volunteer activities, internships, or paid jobs) as it relates to the EPA research project, 4) relevancy of the student's academic studies as it relates to the EPA research project, 5) leadership skills, written communication skills, and demonstrated success at working well in an office, laboratory, or field environment, as appropriate to the project, and 6) potential for success, as reflected by academic records, letters of reference, and other relevant information. Applications that are scored highly by the panels of reviewers are sent to NNEMS staff and EPA project officers for selection consideration. OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION 70.002 FOREIGN INVESTMENT FINANCING FEDERAL AGENCY: Overseas Private Investment Corporation AUTHORIZATION: Foreign Assistance Act of 1969, Title IV, Section 234(b), 234(c), 22 U.S.C 2191, et seq. OBJECTIVES: To provide financing for projects sponsored by private U.S. businesses in developing countries and emerging economies throughout the world, thereby assisting development goals and improving U.S. competitiveness, creating American jobs and increasing Unites States exports. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans; GUARANTEED/INSURED LOANS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide financing for investments in developing countries in projects that contribute to the economic and social development of the host country and have a positive impact on the U.S. economy. OPIC screens out projects that might have a negative effect on U.S. employment or the host country's development or the environment, or would contribute to the violation of internationally recognized worker rights. Direct loans can only be made to private sector projects in which there is significant involvement by an U.S. small business. See the OPIC Handbook for more information. The amount of OPICS participation in an eligible project may vary, taking into consideration the projects contribution to the host countrys development, the projects financial requirements, and the extent to which the financial risks and benefits are shared among the investors and the lenders. OPIC will not generally support more than 75 percent of the total investment. The terms of such loans will typically provide for a final maturity of three to 15 years, including a suitable grace period during which only interest is payable. Applicant Eligibility: Guaranteed investor must be citizen of the United States, a corporation, partnership, or other association created under the laws of the United States or any State or territory, and more than 50 percent beneficially owned by U.S. Citizens; a foreign corporation at least 95 percent owned by such entities; or a 100 percent United States-owned foreign entity. Direct loans are reserved for projects sponsored by or significantly involving United States small businesses or cooperatives. Applicants also must meet OPIC's credit underwriting criteria. Beneficiary Eligibility: Project must have significant participation by a United States sponsor, generally in the form of at least 25 percent equity ownership. OPIC does not support projects that will result in the loss of U.S. jobs, that would contribute to the violation of internationally recognized worker rights or involve illicit payments. OPIC only supports projects that contribute to the economic and social development of the host country. Credentials/Documentation: OPIC Finance Application; Financial statements; OPIC sponsor disclosure report; other applicable information on operations of U.S. investor, and project business plan. A bilateral agreement between the United States and the host country government must be in place before OPIC can provide loan guaranties in a country. In some cases, special foreign government approval is required before financing can be provided. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application for Financing is required. Award Procedure: OPIC conducts extensive due diligence and project analysis. Project must be approved internally and meets OPIC's credit, policy and legal criteria. Loan guaranty is issued directly to the lender by OPIC, in conjunction with OPIC entering into financing documentation with the borrower, U.S. sponsor and other parties. Direct loan is made directly to the project company. Deadlines: Not Applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Variable, depending on status and complexity of the project. Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Significant equity investment in the project company by a qualified U.S. sponsor. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Variable, depending on characteristics of the project. OPIC financing is usually in the range of 5-15 years. See the following for information on how assistance. is awarded/released: Once OPIC has signed a loan agreement, a borrower may submit a request for disbursement 20 business days before the requested disbursement. The conditions to disbursement must be satisfied in full before the funds will be disbursed. Most of these conditions are under the borrowers control, i.e. providing certificates, documentation, etc., but in some cases additional security documentation must be drafted by OPIC or outside counsel. OPIC will work diligently to see that these documents get promptly executed but a high level of cooperation is needed from the borrower to see that this process goes smoothly. Reports: Audits: Not Applicable. Records: Certain accounting records, drawdowns of all funds, and other information must be available during term of financing and beyond. Account Identification: 71-4030-0-3-151; 71-4074-0-3-151; 71-4075-0-3-151; 71-4184-0-3-151; 71-0100-0-1-151. Obligations: (Guaranteed/Insured Loans) FY 08 $1,374,000,000; FY 09 est $2,000,000,000; FY 10 est $2,350,000,000 Total Loan Commitments. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $200,000 to $400,000,000; small business loans $200,000 to $100,000,000, $23,353,000; non-small business loans $1,166,550 to $400,000,000, $27,067,770. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: "OPIC Program Handbook," free. Web site address is http://www.opic.gov. Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Alison Germak 1100 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20527 Email: Alison.Germak@opic.gov Phone: 202-336-8651 Website Address: http://www.opic.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 70.003 Foreign Investment Insurance EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS and ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 77.006 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NUCLEAR EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM Nuclear Education Grant Program - Curricula Development Nuclear Regulatory Commission AUTHORIZATION: The Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 651(c)(1), Public Law 109-58, 119 Stat. 801, 42 U.S.C 2051(b). OBJECTIVES: To provide assistance to colleges and universities in support of courses, studies, training, curricula, and disciplines relevant to nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, or any other field that the Commission determines to be critical to its regulatory mission. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Financial support in whole or part may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Restrictions on use of funds are specified in the award. Funding is provided for the purpose of improving or supporting curricula that does not necessarily duplicate work already in process or contemplated by NRC, is not already known to NRC, or has previously unrecognized merit. Applicant Eligibility: Applicants can be U.S. public and private institutions of higher education. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. public and private institutions of higher education will benefit. Administration and costs will be determined in accordance with guidance in 2 CFR 215-220, OMB Circular No. A-110 and A-21 for institutions of higher education. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Letters of intent are encouraged as stated in the funding opportunity announcement posted at Grants.gov. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The NRC will accept electronic applications only from eligible organizations submitted as specified in the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) posted at www.grants.gov. Apply using the electronic application package required in the FOA. Responding to a FOA ensures that the correct application package is used and enables NRC to receive the application from Grants.gov. *NOTE: FOA is Grants.gov's terminology for what NRC refers to as Program Announcement (PA), Agency Announcement (AA) or Funding Notice (FN). Award Procedure: Applications will be screened for relevance and then reviewed for scientific and technical merit by qualified individuals based on a set of criteria stated in the funding opportunity announcement. Recommendations for award are made by the review panel via the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Human Resources Training Division, and the selected applications will be forwarded to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Administration, Division of Contracts, for grant negotiation and award. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Appeals: Not Applicable. Renewals: From 120 to 180 days. Proposals for renewal/continuations are subject to review and acceptance by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Human Resources Training Division. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The period of performance for grants are normally three years and shall not exceed five (5) years at intervals determined at the time of award. Funds must be obligated by the recipient organization within the project period of performance or as specified in the award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports: Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress report requirements will be stipulated in the terms of award in compliance with 2 CFR 215.51. The Recipient shall submit a "Federal Financial Report" (SF-425) at intervals specified in the award to the Grants Officer and Program Office in compliance with 2 CFR 215.52. Performance monitoring will be conducted by NRC staff as stipulated in the terms of award. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Records: Award recipients must comply with 2 CFR 215.53, "Retention and Access Requirements for Records.". Account Identification: 31-0200-0-1-276. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 08 $4,722,312; FY 09 est $4,741,600; FY 10 est $4,700,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Award amounts range from $50,000 to $150,000 in FY 2009 with an average of $108,000 for 12 months of financial assistance. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not Applicable. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 42 U.S.C. 2051(b); 2 CFR 215 and 220. Technical and administrative information for this program are available at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/grants.html Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Randi Neff Gateway Building 7201 Wisconsin Ave Mail Stop: W5-A6, Washington, District of Columbia 20555-0001 Email: Randi.Neff@nrc.gov Phone: 301-492-2301 Website Address: www.nrc.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 77.008 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2008: - Development of Education and Training Materials for Environmental Assessments and Security of Nuclear Facilities Development of a Problem-Based Undergraduate Nuclear Course to Strengthen Math Skills in Support of the US Nuclear Workforce Development of Graduate Level Nuclear Safety Course Modules and Radiation Protection Laboratory Exercises - A Sustainable Program on Environmental Impact Statements in Dealing with Radioactive and Special Materials - Development of an Educational Laboratory Course: Risk Evaluations and Environmental Assessment for Nuclear Environmental Protection Safety and emergency management at nuclear power plants: education and training using virtual reality and 3D gaming technology - Graduate Certificate Program in Nuclear Power Engineering Improving Nuclear Education by Advancing Educational Infrastructure: The Advanced Nuclear Science Educational Laboratory (ANSEL) - Development of SCALE-based Educational Modules to Innovate Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety Curricula. Fiscal Year 2009:- Materials Science for Advanced Nuclear Energy - Power Up Construction and Maintenance of New and Aging Nuclear Power Plants in the Southeast - Summer School in Reactor Physics and Nuclear Criticality Safety Development of a Course (TO) and a Course Module (UC) on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics - Development of Interrelated Minors in Nuclear Energy and Health Physics - Nuclear Power Plant Technician Program Development of an Educational Course Module: Environmental Assessment for Siting of Nuclear Facilities. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Selection for support is based on the soundness of the proposed approach including objectives, methodology, plan of operation, timetable, expected products and results, evaluation, and dissemination plans. The applicant's capability to perform the project is assessed to the degree that the project will strengthen its teaching or research capacity; the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. 77.007 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM (MSIP) NRC Minority Supporting Institutions Program Nuclear Regulatory Commission Energy Policy Act of 2005, Section 651,c,4 and 622, Public Law 109-58, 42 To fund minority serving programs and activities, projects, symposiums, and training for the exchange and transfer of knowledge and skills relevant to nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, or any other fields the Commission deems critical to its mission. To provide assistance for minority serving programs and activities to include, but not limited to, mentoring, leadership development, training, instruction, developmental learning, research and development, program evaluation, and technical assistance. To provide assistance to include direct institutional subsides, facilities and equipment acquisition, internships, fellowships, scholarships, and tuition and housing assistance. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE; PROJECT GRANTS Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for such purposes as salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training and related activities. Restrictions on use of funds depend on grant provisions, the nature of assistance provided, and the purpose(s) for which the programs and activities were funded to achieve. Applicant Eligibility: Minority Serving Institutions and organizations that provide services to Minority Serving Institutions and their students and faculty. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. public and private Minority Serving Institutions and their students and facility will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Cost will be determined in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circulars and requirements in 2 CFR 215-230. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Letters of intent are required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Proposals should be submitted as specified in the funding opportunity announcement that will be posted at www.grants.gov. Award Procedure: Proposals will be screened for relevance, and, where required, reviewed for scientific and technical merit by qualified individuals. Recommendations for award are made by the review panel via U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR), and the selected proposals will be forwarded to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Administration, Division of Contracts for development and award. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. |