DOE Announced Third Round of Battery Grants
On March 13, 2025, the US Department of Energy announced $500 million in available funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the third round of Battery Materials Processing & Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Programs to secure the domestic battery manufacturing and increase critical minerals processing and recycling capabilities.
By 2030, the program aims to reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign critical mineral and battery materials supply chains by 15%.
Topic Area 1: Domestic Critical Materials Processing from Raw Feedstocks
- Approximate total available funding: $200 million
- Approximate number of awards: 2–4
- Approximate dollar amount of individual awards: $50 million–$100 million
- Priority Areas: Lithium, Nickel and Cobalt
Topic Area 2: Domestic Critical Materials Recycling
- Approximate total available funding: $100 million
- Approximate number of awards: 1–2
- Approximate dollar amount of individual awards: $50 million–$100 million
- Priority Mineral Recovery Areas: Black mass production and recovery of Graphite, Nickel, Cobalt, Mixed Precursor Cathode Anode Materials (pCAM), Copper, and Rare Earths
Topic Area 3: Domestic Battery Materials and Component Manufacturing
- Approximate total available funding: $200 million
- Approximate number of awards: 1–4
- Approximate dollar amount of individual awards: $50 million–$100 million
- Priority Areas: Synthetic Graphite, Cathode Active Materials and Specialty Metals (Copper, Aluminum, Lithium), Battery Cells
Need help meeting tight IIAJ Deadlines?
Full Applications are due April 24, 2026.
McAllister and Quinn has proven experience supporting applications under this program, helping our clients secure over $700 million under the previous two rounds, and $1.8 billion in total through the DOE.
With tight deadlines and heavy competition, it’s critical that the application package is put together optimally. If you have questions about the process of applying or require support in drafting or reviewing your proposal, contact us for a free consultation.
Prepared by: Nate Dimelfi
Nate is a Senior Research Analyst in McAllister & Quinn’s Advanced Technology practice, providing analytical and organizational support to projects and clients. Nate also leads the Emerging and Critical Technologies Working Group, fostering collaboration and thought leadership on cutting-edge technology trends.
