Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E)
Due Dates: August 25, 2025 (NOFO posted) | September 25, 2025, 9:30 AM ET (Concept Paper) | October 30, 2025 (Encourage/Discourage) | December 8, 2025, 9:30 AM ET (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $2M–$5M per award; approx. $40M total across 10–12 awards (shared with companion SBIR/STTR NOFO); up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports transformative R&D in drilling, sensing, and analysis to accelerate and improve ore deposit characterization for rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals.
Key Information: 20% cost share required (reduced for certain applicants); U.S. work location required unless waiver granted.