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Assistance Listing 81.304

National Nuclear Security Administration's Defense Programs Academic Alliance

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF

Assistance Listing 81.304, “National Nuclear Security Administration's Defense Programs Academic Alliance,” is a federal program administered by ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.

Program objective

The Defense Programs Academic Alliance (DPAA) develops and maintains the pipeline of specialized scientific and technical talent needed to meet the nuclear security enterprise’s workforce needs by supporting university research relevant to NNSA’s Defense Programs missions. Through its university-based consortia awards, the DPAA promotes sustained scientific exchange and collaboration among U.S. students, faculty, and researchers and the national security laboratories. It also promotes innovation in specific areas of long-term research relevant to nuclear stockpile science and production.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 81.304

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Other

Institutions of higher education (See Title 20 U.S.C. § 1001 for the definition)

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24—
FY25—
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 81.304. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 81.304?

81.304 is the Assistance Listing Number for “National Nuclear Security Administration's Defense Programs Academic Alliance.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 81.304?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.