Nuclear Reactor Safety Training and Workforce Development Program

The Department of Energy is seeking applications for the Nuclear Reactor Safety Training and Workforce Development Program. The program aims to develop and enhance nuclear reactor safety training programs, as well as establish industry-recognized credentials for workers in the nuclear energy industry. The program is open to institutions of higher education, and applicants must establish a consortium with various organizations, including utilities, labor organizations, and national laboratories. The program has two topic areas: one for demonstration and implementation of reactor safety training programs, and another for development of training curriculum and faculty at universities and community colleges. • The program requires a 50% minimum cost share from the applicant. • The program has an estimated funding of $100 million, with individual awards ranging from $2 million to $40 million. • The program is expected to support the development of a skilled workforce for the nuclear energy industry, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. • The program is open to applications from institutions of higher education, and the applicant must be an institution of higher education to be eligible. • The program has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and applicants must demonstrate a commitment to these principles in their application.