NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies
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Posted 7 Aug 2026 · About 4 months left
In plain terms
The U.S. Department of Energy's PROSPECT Program funds educational initiatives to build a skilled workforce in critical minerals, materials, and related technologies across the supply chain. Any type of US-based entity may apply with awards available through 15 January 2027, with up to 100 million dollars anticipated for investment subject to appropriations.
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Summary
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…
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- community_based_org
- government
- academia_research
- private_company
- social_enterprise
- individual
- un_agency
- other
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"