DOE selects seven battery and critical-materials processing and manufacturing projects for $500 million in proposed federal support
Summary
On 20 August 2026, DOE announced seven selected applicants in the third round of its Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling grant programmes. Official project lists show three proposed federal shares of $100 million and four of $50 million, totaling $500 million: Waterleaf P1 HoldCo (Lilac Solutions), Formation Holdings US (Jervois), Nth Cycle, Princeton NuEnergy, Arcanum Ventures, Elevated Materials and Coreshell Technologies. Listed projects concern lithium extraction/refining, cobalt refining, battery black-mass recovery, nickel-bearing cathode recycling, electrolyte chemicals, lithium-metal films and silicon-anode battery manufacturing. Selections do not establish binding award agreements, funds disbursed or completed facility construction.
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The two DOE project lists provide recipient-level proposed federal shares and industrial activities suitable for subsequent award tracing. The figures represent a selection-stage pipeline, not signed or disbursed federal financing, and must not enter SMPT committed-capital totals until independent agreement evidence supports status promotion.
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Energy Department Announces $500 Million To Secure America's Critical Mineral and Battery Supply Chains
Primary sourceU.S. Department of Energy
Announcement identifies seven selected projects and a proposed $500 million federal-share total. Selection is not a signed grant or cash advance.
https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-500-million-secure-americas-critical-mineral-and-battery
Battery Materials Processing Grants — Round 3 selected projects
Primary sourceU.S. Department of Energy
Official DOE programme page identifies Waterleaf P1 HoldCo and Formation Holdings US, individual proposed federal shares, descriptions and location specificity. Live programme webpage; Round 3 selection date is 20 August 2026.
https://www.energy.gov/cmei/manufacturing/battery-materials-processing-grants
Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants — Round 3 selected projects
Primary sourceU.S. Department of Energy
Official DOE programme page identifies Nth Cycle, Princeton NuEnergy, Arcanum Ventures, Elevated Materials and Coreshell Technologies, individual proposed federal shares, proposed activities, and location specificity. Live programme webpage; Round 3 selection date is 20 August 2026.
https://www.energy.gov/cmei/manufacturing/battery-manufacturing-and-recycling-grants
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Strategic Materials Policy Tracker. "DOE selects seven battery and critical-materials processing and manufacturing projects for $500 million in proposed federal support." Record evt-us-doe-battery-round3-selections-2026, 2026-08-20. https://strategic-materials-policy-tracker.vercel.app/events/evt-us-doe-battery-round3-selections-2026