PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To provide financial support for fundamental research in the basic sciences and advanced technology concepts and assessments in fields related to energy.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- General Research and Evaluation;
- Nuclear Education and Training;
- Resource Development and Support - Higher Education;
2. ENERGY;
- Research and Development;
3. NATURAL RESOURCES;
- Mineral Research;
4. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Research - Specialized;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Anyone/general public;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Small business (less than 500 employees);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);