Funder: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (original) | January 30, 2026 (current deadline)
Funding Amounts: $80,000,000 total; individual awards from $5M–$40M; up to 4 awards; 48-month project period; 20% cost share required
Summary: Supports creation of field-scale mining technology proving grounds and R&D projects to accelerate advanced, sustainable mining technology for critical minerals in the U.S.
Key Information: All work must be performed in the U.S.; domestic entities only; substantial DOE involvement; 20% non-federal cost share required.