Agency: Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Description:
Grants for battery materials processing. Funds can be used for demonstration projects, construction of commercial-scale facilities, and retrofit or retooling of existing battery material processing facilities.
Bill Section:
40207(b)
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$3,000,000,000
Timeline:
FY2022-2026
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On May 2, 2022, DOE announced the availability of a combined $3.1 billion in federal funding through Round I of the Battery Materials Processing Grant Program and the Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program. Approximately $1.5 billion is available for Battery Materials Processing Grants. Applications were due July 1, 2022: Source
On October 19, 2022, DOE announced $2.8 billion in Round I grants: Source
On November 15, 2023, DOE announced the availability of a combined $3.5 billion in federal funding through Round II the Battery Materials Processing Grant Program and the Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program. Approximately $1.5 billion is available for Battery Materials Processing Grants. Concept papers are due January 9, 2024 and full applications are due March 19, 2024: Source