Through competitively-awarded funding, public-private partnerships, and direct technical assistance, the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) helps meet America’s skyrocketing energy demand, safeguard America’s energy security, reduce energy costs, and facilitate the reshoring of domestic manufacturing.
You can also find funding through the Department of Energy's Common Investment Initial Screening Application, which connects your project with opportunities across 14 key federal partners.
How the CMEI Funding Process Works
Explore open opportunities, apply, manage your award, and complete award closeout requirements in the CMEI funding life cycle.
Start here if you're looking for funding.
Learn how to prepare and submit a competitive application.
Learn what to expect after your application is selected for funding.
Review resources for recipients after selection.
Understand the final required actions before your award can be officially closed.
Visit the CMEI Funding Contacts page for more information and resources.
Explore Open Funding Opportunities
Other Opportunities
| FOCUS AREA | TITLE | WHO CAN PROVIDE INPUT | OPEN DATE | CLOSE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance Standards | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR): Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment | General public | 7/7/2026 | 8/21/2026 |
| Appliance Standards | Request for information Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Analytic Methods for Setting Energy Conservation Standards | General public | 7/7/2026 | 9/8/2026 |
| Industrial Technologies | Regional Water Systems Request for Information | State and local governments, industrial water users, consulting engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders | 7/27/2026 | 9/9/2026 |
Next Steps
Once you've identified a funding opportunity, learn how to prepare and submit your application.
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Receive Award
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Manage Award
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