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Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM) Accelerator program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Office of Geothermal (OG). This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to strengthen domestic critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chains.
It provides funding to de-risk and validate technologies and processes for recovering CMMs from domestic secondary sources (e.g., post-industrial manufacturing scrap, e-waste) and to develop processes for refining and alloying gallium, gallium nitride, germanium, and silicon carbide for semiconductor applications.
Small businesses developing these technologies are eligible and encouraged to participate in the Critical Materials Collaborative.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses, industry, universities, and other entities involved in critical minerals and materials research, development, and deployment. Projects are required to participate as a member of the Critical Materials Collaborative. 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 (DOE), Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and Office of Geothermal (OG). 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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