Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in T�rkiye

The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is seeking proposals for a project to advance the development, procurement, deployment, and operation of civil nuclear energy infrastructure in Türkiye. The project aims to counter nuclear proliferation and security threats, as well as nuclear safety and nonproliferation-related hazards. The proposal should support the following objectives: • Civil Nuclear Regulatory and Licensing Best Practice Exchange: to facilitate the exchange of nuclear regulatory best practices and promote a strong safety culture within Türkiye’s nuclear regulatory body. • Civil Nuclear Financing Options Development: to brief Türkiye’s nuclear energy stakeholders on financing options and strategies for nuclear energy projects. The proposal should also address the following key considerations: • Outcomes that promote the objectives described in President Trump’s Executive Order 14154 on Unleashing American Energy in global nuclear energy markets and Executive Order 14299 on Deploying Advanced Reactor Technologies for National Security. • History of, or partnership with an entity with a history of, event management, workshop implementation, and site visits. • History of, or partnership with an entity with a history of, promoting responsible nuclear energy deployment in accordance with the highest international standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation. The project is expected to have the following outcomes: • Improved understanding of financing models for civilian nuclear projects. • Enhanced capacity for regulatory engagement. • Facilitated dialogue between financiers and regulators. • Identification of barriers and solutions to financing and regulatory approval.