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

Golden Field OfficeCloses Jan 15, 2027(94 days left)$1

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Best for
Education and training providers building critical minerals or materials programs, Manufacturers and supply chain companies partnering on workforce pipelines, Technology firms working in critical minerals, processing, or recycling, Universities, national labs, and industry consortia collaborating on talent pipelines
Not for
Businesses outside the critical minerals and materials value chain, Applicants seeking a specific award amount or a finalized solicitation, Organizations that cannot contribute to education, training, or workforce development partnerships
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, workforce)
89
Strong Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing, supply chain)
74
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech, innovation)
73
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
71
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy)
70
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
65
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Education, Workforce development, Curriculum development, Partnerships
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$1

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 15, 2027. The notice was posted August 7, 2026, so there is a long runway, but every detail in this Notice of Intent is subject to change.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply: small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, governments, tribal entities, and higher education institutions. The full rules will only be known when the actual funding opportunity is released.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Yes. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. Confirm the final rules when the full solicitation is issued.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, and the program expects collaboration among academia, industry, national labs, and other partners.

Summary

DOE intends to invest up to $100M to strengthen U.S. educational capacity in critical minerals and materials, building workforce talent pipelines across the value chain through collaboration among academia, industry, national labs, and other partners. Eligibility unrestricted; details subject to change.

About this grant

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/.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Workforce
  • Minerals
  • Energy
  • Supply chain

Program contact

Golden Field Officeeere-exchangesupport@hq.doe.gov2022871878

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