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Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM) Accelerator Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office and Office of Geothermal). This program strengthens domestic Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM) supply chains by targeting innovative CMM production technologies that have demonstrated promising results at the bench scale but require further development to achieve commercial viability.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A broad range of domestic entities. The University of Arizona may submit five proposals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM) Accelerator Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office and Office of Geothermal). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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