# DOE Funds Atlantic Plain Critical Minerals Project

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Georgia Tech $7.5 million to lead the Critical Minerals in the Atlantic Seaboard Plain (CM-MAP) project. The work will identify and develop domestic critical-mineral resources, including minerals in industrial residues and other unconventional materials, and advance characterization, processing, recovery, and recycling. This is an award, not an open solicitation; contractors and research organizations with relevant capabilities may find opportunities to engage with the project team and regional ecosystem.

- The award creates a federally funded research and development effort spanning critical-mineral resource discovery, processing, recycling, and workforce development.
- Organizations with expertise in mineral characterization, AI and machine learning, processing, recycling, or workforce development can explore potential engagement with Georgia Tech and the project’s regional ecosystem; the signal does not identify a solicitation or bidding deadline.
- The project’s focus on domestic resources and unconventional feedstocks may be relevant to businesses developing technologies or services for critical-mineral recovery and supply-chain resilience.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation

### Vendors
- Georgia Institute of Technology (awardee)

### Sources
- [U.S. Maps Stronger Critical Minerals Supply Chain | Mirage News](https://www.miragenews.com/us-maps-stronger-critical-minerals-supply-chain-1752046) - Mirage News