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Current round (DE-FOA-0003585) reopened March 13, 2026 with full applications due April 24, 2026. Non-binding LOI was due March 27, 2026.
Critical Minerals and Battery Materials Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). This funding opportunity aims to grow U. S.
capacity for critical minerals and materials processing, battery component manufacturing, and recycling. Electrical contractors may be involved in the infrastructure development and electrical systems for such facilities.
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Battery Materials Processing Grants | Department of Energy Battery Materials Processing Grants Office: MDO | Contact: BIL-Batterymanufacturing@hq. doe. gov The Battery Materials Processing Grants Program is designed to provide grants for battery materials processing to ensure that the United States has a viable battery materials processing industry.
Funds can also be used to expand our domestic capabilities in battery manufacturing and enhance processing capacity. Demonstration projects, construction of commercial-scale facilities, and retrofit or retooling of existing battery material processing facilities. Institutions of higher education, national laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit private entities, state and local governments, and consortia of these entities.
$600 million appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 (to remain available until expended). This program is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA 40207 (b)).
Funding Details and Announcements Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants - Notice of Funding Opportunity MDO re-opened this funding opportunity for a third round of projects focused on the following topic areas for domestic facilities.
Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice of Funding Opportunity MARCH 27, 2026, by 5:00 pm ET Non-binding, non-mandatory Letters of Intent requested APRIL 24, 2026, by 5:00 pm ET Full Application Due Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants - Notice of Intent MESC intends to issue a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) of up to $500 million to expand U.S. critical mineral and materials processing and derivative battery manufacturing and recycling.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education, national laboratories, nonprofit and for-profit entities, state/local governments, and consortia involved in battery material processing facility construction, demonstration, or retrofit. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3 billion total program ($600 million annually for FY 2022-2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Critical Minerals and Battery Materials Notice of Funding Opportunity is funded by DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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