Wyoming Rare Earths Fund
The Wyoming Rare Earths Fund supports Wyoming commercial project developers building or operating rare earth processing and separation facilities to create jobs and strengthen domestic supply chains.
Funder: Wyoming Energy Authority
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | July 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $16 million in aggregate matching grants; at least $1 in nonstate cash match per $1 granted
Summary: Supports commercial projects that process or separate Wyoming rare earth resources and deliver a public benefit to the state.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate an established funding match; in-kind contributions do not count.
Description
Established by the Wyoming Legislature in 2026 and administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA), the Wyoming Rare Earths Fund supports construction or operation of commercial deployment projects that process or separate rare earth resources located in Wyoming. It uses state grants to match private or federal investment.
The fund aims to create jobs, add value to Wyoming resources and strengthen domestic supply chains for materials used in national security and advanced manufacturing. Projects must provide a public benefit to Wyoming and demonstrate the ability to be carried out successfully.
