Funding opportunity
Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program
Offered by Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN)
About this opportunity
Provides technical capacity-building support to potential nuclear energy newcomer countries and existing nuclear countries considering small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor designs. Emphasizes nuclear security, nonproliferation, safety, and infrastructure development aligned with IAEA milestones. Includes tailored support for FIRST partners and capacity-building for littoral states facing risks from floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs). Activities include expert training, workshops, symposia, academic exchanges, site visits, and study tours targeted at high-level government and academic officials.