Closed · DE-FOA-0003588 · CFDA 81.086 · Discretionary

Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Golden Field Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $1
Award range
Closed
Status
October 13, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity is a closed discretionary listing from Golden Field Office that offered Up to $1. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $1
award range
Closed
application status
81.086
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003588 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.086, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 13, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 13, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $1

Close Date

October 13, 2025

Posted

August 13, 2025

Instrument

Other

Description

Critical minerals and materials (CMM) are the building blocks for technologies foundational to U.S. energy dominance, national security, and industrial competitiveness. To build a secure domestic supply of CMMs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aims to support industry-led partnerships to prototype and pilot innovative processing technologies that are currently only proven at the bench scale so to address CMM challenges in high impact areas. The CMM Accelerator program will advance these mid-stage innovations through validation, benchmarking, access to national lab test beds, testing in industry relevant environments, technoeconomic analysis, and life-cycle assessment. The program establishes a pipeline to support technology maturation to ultimately unlock private capital investments.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Robert D. Kingsley 240-562-1670 bob.kingsley@ee.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 13, 2025
Close Date October 13, 2025
Archive Date November 12, 2025
Last Updated August 13, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.086. Critical minerals and materials (CMM) are the building blocks for technologies foundational to U.S. energy dominance, national security, and industrial competitiveness. To build a secure domestic supp...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 13, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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