Opportunity Listing - Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003390

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Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-0003390

Agency: National Energy Technology Laboratory

Assistance Listings: 81.089 -- Fossil Energy Research and Development

Last Updated: September 26, 2025

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Description

This is a Notice of Intent to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0003390; titled Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative. The goal of this work is to de-risk the adoption of new mining technologies for commercialization and widespread industry adoption. This will be achieved through 1. Development of Mine Technology Proving Grounds, 2. Accelerated R&D Projects, and 3. Collaborative Projects.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Unrestricted

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Shane R. Buchanan 412-386-4716 shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov

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shane.buchanan@netl.doe.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003603.pdf	DE-FOA-0003603	Sep 26, 2025 06:30 PM UTC

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NETL eXCHANGE

Closing: November 5, 2025

: This is a Notice of Intent to issue Notice of Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0003390. Applications will not be accepted for the Notice of Intent.

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Funding opportunity number:

DE-FOA-0003603

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Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Energy

Natural resources

Science technology and other research and development

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History

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Posted date:

September 26, 2025

Archive date:

December 5, 2025