Developing biotechnologies for detection and recovery of Rare Earth Elements
ID: 355525Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Engineer Research and Development Center (DOD-COE-ERDC)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355525
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    Description

    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Developing biotechnologies for detection and recovery of Rare Earth Elements." This initiative aims to develop novel microbes and technologies to enhance the recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REE) from solid sources, such as crushed ore and electronic waste, while also improving the selectivity and scalability of the recovery processes. The project is significant for advancing methods to recover REE, which are critical for various technological applications, from domestic primary and secondary sources. Interested applicants, particularly non-federal partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU), can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $275,000, with an estimated total program funding of $825,000. The application deadline is September 6, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to Phoebe V. Fuller at phoebe.v.fuller@usace.army.mil or by phone at 601-634-3793.

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