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OG-AMMTO Critical Minerals & Materials Accelerator

OG-AMMTO Critical Minerals & Materials Accelerator

Offers research teams and institutions for OG AMMTO Critical Minerals & Materials Accelerator in energy systems, materials science, and climate technology.

The OG-AMMTO Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator is a joint Funding Opportunity Announcement between the DOE Office of Geothermal (OG) and the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), targeting the intersection of geothermal energy production and critical mineral supply chains. The program reflects a 2026 DOE priority shift toward critical minerals security: geothe…

Topic Areas 1, 2, and 3 (3A: mineral extraction, 3B: geothermal applications). LOI closed April 24; Topic 3 full app due July 23, 2026.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov