Open · DE-FOA-0003662 · CFDA 81.117 · Discretionary

NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies

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

$1-$1
Award range
Open
Status
157d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies is an open discretionary opportunity from Golden Field Office, offering $1 -- $1. Applications close in 157 days.

$1-$1
award range
Open
157 days left
81.117
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies - is cataloged under number DE-FOA-0003662 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 81.117, posted by Golden Field Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $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. Applications close on January 15, 2027 - roughly 157 days from today. 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

$1 -- $1

Close Date

January 15, 2027

Posted

August 7, 2026

Instrument

Other

Description

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO), the PROSPECT Program—Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies—and anticipates investing up to $100 million, subject to the availability of appropriated funds, to strengthen the nation's educational capacity in critical minerals and materials.¿ The activities under this anticipated PROSPECT Program support collaborative approaches that strengthen educational pathways across the entire critical minerals and materials value chain—from mineral resource development and extraction through processing, manufacturing, recycling, and related supply chain activities. Specifically, the planned PROSPECT Program would build on existing investments in critical minerals and materials research, development, demonstration, and deployment by ensuring that the United States has the highly skilled workforce needed to support continued innovation and growth across the domestic supply chain.¿ Through collaboration among academia, industry, national laboratories, and other partners, the program is expected to help develop a durable talent pipeline that strengthens U.S. economic competitiveness, energy security, and national security. This Notice of Intent (NOI) is issued so that interested parties are aware of CMEI’s intention to establish this PROSPECT Program in the near term. All the information contained in this NOI is subject to change. CMEI will not respond to questions concerning this NOI. Complete information, including the full Notice of Intent, can be found on the DOE CMEI Funding Opportunities website: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.

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

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Agency Contact

CMEI Exchange Helpdesk eere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 7, 2026
Close Date January 15, 2027
Archive Date February 14, 2027
Last Updated August 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies", offered by Golden Field Office. It is associated with CFDA program 81.117. The U.S Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) intends to establish, on behalf of the Analysis and Strategy Office (ASO), the PROSPECT Program—Providing ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is January 15, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $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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