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Multi-step process: LOI due April 21, 2026; Topic Area 1 applications due May 26, 2026; Topic Area 2 due June 22, 2026; Topic Area 3 (final) due July 20, 2026. Stored deadline of 2026-05-01 appears to match only the Topic Area 1 deadline. NOFO issued April 7, 2026.
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that funds American industry-led partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative critical minerals processing technologies at pre-commercial scale.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), announced April 7, 2026, makes up to $69 million available across four topic areas: recovery from post-industrial and post-consumer scrap, processing of gallium, germanium, and silicon carbide, direct lithium extraction, and critical materials from geothermal systems.
The program targets technologies proven at bench scale to help them mature toward commercial viability and attract private capital. Eligible applicants include industry partners, research institutions, and universities. Specific application deadlines are provided in the NOFO.
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Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator | Department of Energy Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Notice of Funding Opportunity: Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Funding amount: Up to $69,000,000 On April 7, 2026, the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), in partnership with the Office of Geothermal, announced a “Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator” Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) of up to $69 million.
The NOFO will focus investments on American, industry-led partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative critical materials processing technologies that are currently only proven at the bench scale to address challenges in high-impact areas. The program establishes a pipeline that will support technology maturation to ultimately unlock private capital investments.
It will also leverage other DOE lab-based investments, such as the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub and the Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC). This NOFO will help ensure a more secure, predictable, and affordable supply of critical minerals and materials that are foundational to American energy dominance, national security, and industrial competitiveness.
The NOFO includes the following topic areas: Topic Area 1 : Production and material efficiency for critical materials, including rare earth elements (REEs).
Inclusive of the following sub-topics: 1A: Recovery and production from postindustrial manufacturing scrap 1B: Recovery and production from postconsumer scrap (with an emphasis on electronic waste and drivetrains) 1C: Recovery and production from blended feedstocks including mine tailings, postindustrial scrap, and postconsumer scrap Topic Area 2 : Processes to refine and alloy gallium, gallium nitride, germanium, and silicon carbide.
Topic Area 3 : Cost-competitive direct lithium extraction, separation, and processing.
Inclusive of the following sub-topics: 3A: Cost-competitive direct lithium extraction 3B: Advancing pre- and post- treatment and disposal technologies for direct lithium extraction 3C: Exploration and characterization of critical materials and REEs from volcanic-hosted geothermal systems This NOFO is one of several totaling nearly $1 billion that will advance and scale mining, processing, and manufacturing technologies across key stages of the critical minerals and materials supply chains.
An informational webinar will be hosted on April 16, 2026, at 11:30 a. m. ET to discuss this funding opportunity as well as the application requirements.
Attending the informational webinar is not mandatory and will not positively or negatively impact the overall review of any applicant submissions.
Notice of Funding Opportunity Issue Date 4/7/2026 Informational Webinar 4/16/2026 Required Letter of Intent Deadline for All Topic Areas 4/21/2026 Application Deadline – Topic Area 1 5/26/2026 Application Deadline – Topic Area 2 6/22/2026 Application Deadline – Topic Area 3 7/20/2026 Anticipated Selection Notification Date July – August 2026 Anticipated Award Date September – December 2026 Estimated Period of Performance December 2026 – December 2029 Teaming Partner List DOE is compiling a Teaming Partner List to facilitate the formation of project teams for this NOFO.
The Teaming Partner List allows organizations that may wish to participate in a project to explore potential partnerships with other applicants. The Teaming Partner List will be available on eXCHANGE and will be regularly updated.
Topic Area 1: eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity DE-TA1-0003589 Topic Area 2: eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity DE-TA2-0003589 Topic Area 3: eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunity DE-TA3-0003589 Questions about the initiative can be submitted to cmmacceleratornofo@ee. doe. gov
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: American, industry-led partnerships; collaborative industry partnerships. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $69,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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