Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
Due Dates: September 25, 2025 (Concept Papers, 9:30 AM ET) | TBD (Full Applications)
Funding Amounts: $2–5 million per award; ~$40 million total program funding; 3-year projects typical
Summary: Supports transformative R&D in drilling, sensing, and analysis to accelerate U.S. rare earth and critical mineral resource characterization.
Key Information: Concept paper required to submit a full application; cost share required (see below).