On March 13, 2026, the Department of Energy issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for projects supporting the development of domestic processing, manufacturing, and recycling capabilities for battery materials.  With $500 million in total available funding, the NOFO solicits proposals in three topic areas: (1) domestic critical minerals processing from raw feedstocks, (2) domestic critical minerals recycling, and (3) domestic battery materials and component manufacturing.  Letters of intent are due March 27, 2026, and full applications are due April 24, 2026.Continue Reading DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Domestic Critical Materials Processing, Recycling, and Manufacturing