Apply for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity

Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity is a Golden Field Office grant providing between $1 and $3,000,000. Applications are due 2026-07-23 (closing in 17 days).

How to apply for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity from Golden Field Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Golden Field Office before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity?

Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered by Golden Field Office and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity provide?

Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity provides between $1 and $3M per award from Golden Field Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity deadline?

Applications for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity are due 2026-07-23 (closing in 17 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Golden Field Office, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity?

To apply for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Golden Field Office.