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Manufacturing Deployment Office (MDO) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - Domestic Critical Materials Processing from Raw Feedstocks is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI).
This funding opportunity supports large-scale demonstration projects and new or upgraded commercial facilities that recover critical minerals and materials, such as concentrates, hydroxides, and sulphates, from domestic or international feedstocks. Eligible feedstocks include primary and secondary ores, clays, tailings, and geothermal or oilfield brines.
Projects must focus on battery materials, with high priority given to those targeting vulnerable minerals in US advanced battery supply chains (e.g., lithium, nickel, cobalt), demonstrating market traction, co-producing multiple critical minerals, and featuring process innovations that lower production costs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations proposing large-scale demonstration projects or new/upgraded commercial facilities focused on critical mineral recovery for battery technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50 million - $100 million+. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Manufacturing Deployment Office (MDO) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - Domestic Critical Materials Processing from Raw Feedstocks 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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