Funder: Golden Field Office
Due Dates: April 21, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | May 26, 2026 (Full Application – Topic Area 1) | June 22, 2026 (Full Application – Topic Area 2) | July 20, 2026 (Full Application – Topic Area 3)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award; $69,000,000 total program funding; expected 44 awards; project duration typically 3–4 years.
Summary: Supports mid-stage R&D and pilot projects to accelerate domestic critical minerals and materials supply chains, including rare earths, semiconductors, and lithium extraction.
Key Information: Separate deadlines and application portals for each topic area; cost share required.