[U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office](https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/)

July 25, 2025 (RFI response deadline)

No funding provided; not a grant or award opportunity

DOE seeks public input to inform the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment, focusing on technologies, materials, supply chains, and related challenges.

This is a Request for Information (RFI); not a funding opportunity.

--- ## Description The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on its Request for Information (RFI) regarding the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment. This RFI is intended to gather input from stakeholders—including researchers, industry, and the public—on a range of topics related to energy critical materials. The feedback will help DOE shape its assessment of critical materials and inform policy, research, and programmatic decisions for the 2026 cycle. Key focus areas for comment include: - Energy technologies and materials of interest - Supply chain information and market dynamics - Challenges to domestic industry - Assessment methodology - DOE and Department of the Interior (DOI) critical materials and minerals lists - Other stakeholder issues relevant to energy critical materials This RFI is not a grant or funding opportunity; responses are intended to inform DOE’s strategic analysis and future planning. --- ## Due Dates - RFI response deadline: July 25, 2025 (5:00 PM Eastern Time) All responses must be submitted electronically by the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - No funding is available through this opportunity. - This is a request for information only; no awards, grants, or financial assistance will be made. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all interested parties ("Unrestricted") - Researchers, companies, non-profits, academic institutions, government agencies, and individuals are encouraged to respond. --- ## Application Process - Submit responses electronically to: [EnergyCriticalMaterialsRFI@ee.doe.gov](mailto:EnergyCriticalMaterialsRFI@ee.doe.gov) - Refer to the official RFI posting for any specific response format or content guidance: [DOE EERE Exchange RFI Posting](https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/) - This is not a funding application; responses are for informational purposes only. --- ## Additional Information - This RFI is solely for information gathering; DOE will not provide feedback on individual submissions. - Responses may be used to inform the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment and related DOE activities. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [DOE EERE Exchange RFI Posting](https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359828) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Email | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | RFI responses & queries| [EnergyCriticalMaterialsRFI@ee.doe.gov](mailto:EnergyCriticalMaterialsRFI@ee.doe.gov) | ---

Request for Information: Energy Critical Materials Assessment

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