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Lightweight and Propulsion Materials (LightMAT)

Lightweight and Propulsion Materials — R&D

Supports teams advancing transport and mobility materials through applied innovation and manufacturing.

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The Lightweight and Propulsion Materials (LightMAT) program, operated under the DOE Transportation Technologies Office (TTO) within the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), funds applied research and development to reduce the weight of light- and heavy-duty vehicles through advanced materials. The program addresses steel, aluminum, glass-fiber-reinforced polymer composites, ma…

What this grant funds

Vehicle lightweighting R&D spanning high-strength steel, aluminum, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites targeting 25% glider weight reduction versus the 2015 baseline.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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