Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in T�rkiye

The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is announcing an open competition for assistance awards to advance the mission of NDF’s nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation special project. The project aims to develop and implement a program of cooperation with Türkiye on the development, procurement, deployment, and operation of its civil nuclear energy infrastructure, countering nuclear proliferation and security threats. The grant envisions two lines of effort: a Civil Nuclear Regulatory and Licensing Best Practice Exchange and Civil Nuclear Financing Options Development. Proposals should support the objectives of facilitating exchange of nuclear regulatory best practices and briefing Türkiye’s nuclear energy stakeholders on financing options and strategies for nuclear energy projects. Key aspects of the project include: • Regulator-to-Regulator Exchange to share best practices and promote a strong safety culture within Türkiye’s nuclear regulatory body. • International Financing Technical Advisory Services to provide funding and financing subject matter expertise and technical advisory services. • Risk assessment, stakeholder identification, and roadmap development for alternative financing options tailored to Türkiye’s specific needs. The project seeks to achieve improved understanding of financing models, enhanced capacity for regulatory engagement, facilitated dialogue between financiers and regulators, and identification of barriers and solutions to financing and regulatory approval.