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Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research

Program Information

Popular name

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

Program Number

81.113

Sub-agency

N/A

Program objective

To conduct basic and applied research and development that enhances U.S. national security and reduces the global danger from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and special nuclear materials through needs- driven research and development. The emphasis is on developing the requisite technologies to detect and deter nuclear proliferation and to meet U.S. nuclear detonation detection goals. Research focuses on advanced detection systems and concepts to support current and future USG policies. Support also-address the pressing shortfalls in trained professionals capable of supporting crucial nuclear nonproliferation missions such as nuclear forensics and international safeguards.

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

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Additional program information

  1. 2016

    1 new grant awarded one grant awarded

  2. 2017

    0 new grants will be awarded.

  3. 2018

    0 new grants will be awarded.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.

See Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); 10 CFR 600 and OMB Circulars

Program details

Program types

Eligible beneficiaries

  • Education Professional
  • Federal
  • Other private institution/organization
  • Other public institution/organization
  • Private nonprofit institution/organization
  • Public nonprofit institution/organization

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