This grant helps develop new technologies to process critical minerals and materials, which are essential for energy, security, and industry in the U.S. It supports partnerships to advance these technologies from small-scale experiments to larger, practical applications. The goal is to eventually make these technologies commercially viable within 3-7 years.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in developing technologies for processing critical minerals and materials. It targets those who can collaborate in industry partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative processing technologies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit applications via the eXCHANGE system
- Missing the application deadline
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
- Submitting incomplete applications
- Not addressing the specific topic areas
What You May Need
- Completed application via eXCHANGE
- Letter of Intent
- Detailed project proposal
- Cost-sharing plan
- Teaming Partner List participation
- Technical and financial capability documentation
- Compliance with DOE guidelines
- Proof of eligibility
- Technoeconomic analysis plan
- Life-cycle assessment plan
Cautions
- Strict application deadlines enforced by eXCHANGE
- Technical difficulties must be reported immediately
- Late submissions are rarely accepted
- Cost-sharing is mandatory
- Each topic area has its own deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations that can form collaborative industry partnerships to develop and pilot innovative processing technologies for critical minerals and materials. This includes entities capable of advancing these technologies from bench-scale to industry-relevant environments, with a focus on domestic commercialization within 3-7 years. Specific eligible types are not detailed beyond 'OTHER', so potential applicants should consult the full NOFO for precise eligibility criteria.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in developing technologies for processing critical minerals and materials. It targets those who can collaborate in industry partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative processing technologies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit applications via the eXCHANGE system
- Missing the application deadline
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
- Submitting incomplete applications
- Not addressing the specific topic areas
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to prototype and pilot innovative processing technologies for critical minerals and materials. This includes validation, benchmarking, testing in relevant environments, and conducting technoeconomic and life-cycle assessments.
Total Program Funding
$69,000,000
Expected Awards
44
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(37 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the full NOFO document
- Identify relevant topic area(s) and sub-topics
- Register and submit applications via eXCHANGE
- Prepare a Letter of Intent
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Plan for cost-sharing
- Join the Teaming Partner List if applicable
- Prepare technoeconomic and life-cycle assessments
- Ensure all documents meet DOE guidelines
- Contact eXCHANGE helpdesk for technical issues