Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity

Summary

The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator program. The opportunity is focused on advancing critical minerals and materials development, likely through research, development, demonstration, or commercialization activities. The funding opportunity is open for applications from April 7, 2026 through July 23, 2026. Full scope, award amounts, and eligibility details are not provided in the synopsis text.

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• Synopsis contains minimal detail — full scope, award ceilings, eligibility restrictions, and evaluation criteria are absent, making competitive assessment impossible at this stage.