DE-FOA-0002955: Advancing Technology Development for Securing a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2024.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2 (at least $1) to any type of organization. Applications closed on September 27, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 29, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2
- Award floor$1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0002956 | September 25, 2024 | Closed November 26, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 27, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 27, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Eligibility requirements will be identified in any Funding Opportunity Announcement that may result from this NOI.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Fossil Energy Research and Development awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $2 per award.
- Most of the program's money (38% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0002956, titled Advancing Technology Development for Securing a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM). The NOI will support The United States Department of Energy (DOE) Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Program. This NOI is for informational purposes only and DOE is not seeking comments on the information contained in this notice. Applications are not accepted at this time. Any information contained in this notice is subject to change. The intended Funding Opportunity Announcement has four (4) Areas of Interest planned. The four Areas of Interest are as follows:Area of Interest 1: Coproduction of Critical Minerals and Materials and Carbon Manufacturing Precursor Materials from Unconventional Coal and Other Carbon-based FeedstocksArea of Interest 2: Recovery of Heavy Rare Earth Elements from Secondary and Unconventional ResourcesArea of Interest 3: Critical Mineral Recovery from Produced WaterArea of Interest 4: Process Diversification: Production of Rare Earth Elements from Secondary/Unconventional Resources and Recycled MaterialsThe full Notice of Intent can be downloaded at https://netl-exchange.energy.gov.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fossil Energy Research and Development (81.089) awarded $3.2 billion across 648 grant awards, an average of $4.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 7 | $334 million |
| Institute of Gas Technology | Illinois | 7 | $257 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 26 | $146 million |
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Texas | 1 | $134 million |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | 26 | $118 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002955 still open?
No. It closed on September 27, 2024.
Who can apply for Advancing Technology Development for Securing a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM)?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Advancing Technology Development for Securing a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals and Materials (CMM)?
Closed September 27, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2 each.
Who has won Fossil Energy Research and Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Institute of Gas Technology, University of Illinois. The program made 648 awards worth $3.2 billion in that time.
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