This Infrastructure eXCHANGE entry is the underlying DOE portal referenced by the federal opportunity listing for IIJA Section 40207 battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling grants. It is the place applicants are directed to review the full NOFO text and supporting materials. The opportunity is intended to expand domestic capacity in battery supply chains, including processing, manufacturing, and recycling. Because the eXCHANGE page serves as the full-text source for the notice, it is the best location to confirm topic areas, application requirements, and any amendments before applying.
The activities to be funded under this NOFO are funded through IIJA sections 40207 (b) & (c) and support the broader government-wide approach to expanding and securing America’s energy infrastructure, including by building critical domestic manufacturing and strengthening material supply chains. Batteries are critical for many energy sectors, such as grid resilience, data centers, transportation, drones, and other defense applications. Critical minerals and materials (CMMs) needed for the battery sector include lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite, fluorspar, copper, and aluminum. For many of these CMMs, the U.S. is reliant on foreign sources.
This program will:
Enhance national security by reducing the reliance of the United States on foreign competitors for critical materials and technologies;
Expand the capabilities of the United States in advanced battery component manufacturing;
Ensure that the United States has a viable battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling industry with sufficient capacity to supply the North American battery supply chain;
Deploy innovative processing efficiency, manufacturing, and recycling technologies that can increase U.S. competitiveness and economic viability; and
Ensure investments in and provide high-quality jobs that support America’s competitive advantage.
Non mandatory Letters of intent due March 27, 2026
Full proposals due April 24, 2026
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