Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Trkiye

The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation within the Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund, is offering funding under the opportunity titled Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye. This program is designed to support U.S. government priorities related to nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation, particularly in the context of expanding civilian nuclear energy partnerships. The funder plays a critical role in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and strengthening international safeguards, while also promoting responsible nuclear energy development aligned with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a cooperative agreement that advances Türkiye’s civilian nuclear energy infrastructure in a way that aligns with international safety and nonproliferation standards. The program focuses on mitigating risks associated with non U.S. reactor adoption and strengthening bilateral cooperation. The initiative is structured around two primary lines of effort, including regulatory and licensing best practice exchanges and the development of nuclear financing strategies. These efforts aim to strengthen institutional capacity, improve regulatory frameworks, and enable informed financial planning for nuclear energy deployment. Funding provided under this opportunity supports a range of allowable activities, including technical advisory services, regulatory exchanges, capacity building workshops, stakeholder engagement, and development of financing roadmaps. Additional optional activities may include curriculum development, study tours, and remote training initiatives. Funds must be used in accordance with federal regulations and cannot be directed toward prohibited entities or activities. While cost sharing is allowed, it is not required and does not influence competitiveness in the selection process. Eligible applicants include a wide range of domestic and international entities such as nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, public international organizations, foreign public entities, for profit organizations, and U.S. federal government entities. Applicants must not be debarred or suspended and must maintain active registration in SAM.gov. Submissions must include a complete proposal package consisting of federal forms, a detailed project narrative, budget documentation, personnel qualifications, and monitoring and evaluation plans. The application process requires submission through the MyGrants platform by the stated deadline. Required components include the SF 424 forms, a project proposal narrative limited to six pages, a detailed budget and budget narrative, key personnel documentation, and a monitoring and evaluation framework. Applications are evaluated based on alignment with program objectives, organizational capability, budget realism, and past performance. The review process includes an eligibility screening followed by a merit based panel evaluation scored on a 100 point scale. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is July 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be announced by September 1, 2026. The maximum period of performance is 36 months, and the anticipated funding amount is approximately 750000 dollars for a single award, within a total available funding pool of 1640100 dollars. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate strong technical expertise, partnerships, and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with nuclear safety and nonproliferation goals. For additional assistance, applicants may contact the program via the ACN NDF grants email mailbox.

Ensure strong alignment with nuclear nonproliferation objectives demonstrate technical expertise and provide realistic and well justified budget proposals