Biden Administration Boosts Domestic Supply Chains and Conservation Efforts with $150 Million Investment
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $150 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen domestic critical material supply chains in the United States. The funding aims to support the production and refinement of critical minerals and materials needed for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. By reducing dependence on foreign sources, the funding opportunity will create jobs, support mining and energy communities, and advance the administration's clean energy transition goals. The funding will also promote research and development of new supplies, value-added products, alternative technologies, and substitutes for critical minerals and materials. Applicants must address societal considerations and engage with communities to ensure economic and environmental benefits, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and workforce development.