Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Mine of the Future - Proving Ground Initiative
Agency: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Assistance Listings: 81.089 -- Fossil Energy Research and Development
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
DE-FOA-0003390@netl.doe.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_3390_Part_2_ESS411.7_Master_Clean.pdf | NOFO 3390 - Part 2 | Nov 14, 2025 07:43 PM UTC |
| A-014_URL_NETL_eXCHANGE_NOFO_3390.pdf | URL NETL eXCHANGE - NOFO 3390 | Nov 14, 2025 07:44 PM UTC |
| DE-NOFO-0003390_Modification_00001.pdf | NOFO 3390 - Part 1 - Modification 000001 | Dec 5, 2025 02:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: March 3, 2026
Award
$80,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$40,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003390
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Energy infrastructure and critical mineral and materials
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
4
Posted date:
November 14, 2025
Archive date:
March 3, 2026
