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Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion – Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). This program provides funding for industrial facilities that have the potential to produce valuable mineral byproducts from existing industrial operations.
The focus is on critical minerals and materials, including rare earth elements, recovered from sources like coal waste tailings.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Industrial facilities with the potential to produce valuable mineral byproducts from existing industrial operations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $275 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion – Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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