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Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). This NOFO supports critical minerals and materials, which are foundational to U.S. energy dominance, national security, and industrial competitiveness.
It aims to support collaborative industry partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative processing technologies for critical minerals and materials.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Collaborative industry partnerships are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $69,000,000 (Total). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity are due July 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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