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Availability of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU)

Federal Agency: Department of Energy
Bureau or Office: Office of Nuclear Energy

IRA Statutory Location: 50173

Program Description: To support the High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU)
Availability Program activities directed in section 2001 of the Energy Act of 2020, including
supporting the establishment of a diverse, market-based supply chain for HALEU. The HALEU
Availability Program is essential to the demonstration and commercial deployment of advanced
reactors, including two demonstration projects that received approximately $2.5 billion in
funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Funding Amount: $700,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available through September 30, 2026.

Funding Mechanism: Grants, Contracts

New or Existing Program: Existing

Eligible Recipients: States, Counties, Cities / Townships, Special Districts, Tribal Governments
(federally recognized), Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized), Independent
School Districts, Public Higher-Ed Institutions, Private Higher-Ed Institutions, Public Housing
Authorities, Indian Housing Authorities, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits - without
501(c)(3) status, Small Businesses, Businesses (other than small businesses), and/or individuals.

Tribal Eligibility: Yes

Eligible Uses: Acquisition of HALEU, activities that support transportation of HALEU, and
activities to support the availability of high-assay low-enriched uranium for civilian domestic
research, development, demonstration, and commercial use.

Cost Share Requirements: Between 20%-50% on the financial assistance/grant depending on
developmental or demonstration driven by the Energy Act of 2005. $200 million of the $700
million is well suited for cost-shared financial assistance.

Formula Funding: No

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: 81.009

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