Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mine of the Future - Proving Ground Initiative
Posted: Nov 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 01/30/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$80,000,000
Award Ceiling
$40,000,000
Award Floor
$1
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
Description
The objective of NOFO-0003390 is to establish mining technology proving grounds that accelerate novel technology development for the U.S. mining sector. These competitive awards would invest in the infrastructure and technologies to transform mining practices and speed the development of secure and resilient domestic CMM supply networks of the future.Modification 000001: The application due date has been extended from December 15, 2025, to January 30, 2026. The subsequent timeline has been modified accordingly.
Synopsis
The objective of NOFO-0003390 is to establish mining technology proving grounds that accelerate novel technology development for the U.S. mining sector. These competitive awards would invest in the infrastructure and technologies to transform mining practices and speed the development of secure and resilient domestic CMM supply networks of the future.
Modification 000001: The application due date has been extended from December 15, 2025, to January 30, 2026. The subsequent timeline has been modified accordingly.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 81.089 - Fossil Energy Research and Development
Contact Information
Agency: Maureen Davison
Contract Specialist
Contact: Maureen Davison
Contract Specialist
Email: DE-FOA-0003390@netl.doe.gov
Phone: 412-386-5163
DE-FOA-0003390 mailbox
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 4
Last Updated: Dec 11, 2025 07:20:28 AM EST
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