Funder: Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
Due Dates: September 25, 2025 (Concept Paper)
Funding Amounts: $314,363–$4,505,859 per award; total program funding approx. $40M; project period up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports small businesses developing transformative drilling, sensing, and analytical technologies to accelerate and improve characterization of rare earth and critical mineral ore deposits.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; SBIR/STTR eligibility rules apply.