Grant Writing & Funding Strategy
Secure Federal Funding for Your
Critical Minerals & Battery Project
Our team has contributed to securing $250M+ in funding including a landmark $125M DOE grant. We combine deep technical expertise with insider knowledge of agency priorities to craft winning proposals.
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Why Our Grant Applications Win
Most grant writers understand proposal mechanics. We understand the science, engineering, and economics behind critical minerals projects — the same expertise DOE reviewers look for.
Deep Technical Credibility
25+ years designing actual battery materials processes. Our proposals include realistic flowsheets, mass balances, and scale-up plans that reviewers trust.
$250M+ Track Record
Contributed to securing a landmark $125M DOE grant and over $250M total funding. We know what reviewers prioritize and how to frame technical narratives.
Agency Insight
Familiar with DOE EERE, FECM, AMO, and ARPA-E evaluation criteria. We align proposals with current agency priorities, not just technical merit.
Funding Programs We Specialize In
From federal agencies to state programs, we navigate the complex landscape of clean energy and critical minerals funding.
DOE Programs
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO), Fossil Energy & Carbon Management (FECM)
ARPA-E
Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy for high-risk, high-reward battery and materials innovation
IRA & BIL Funding
Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — the largest clean energy investment in U.S. history
State & Other Programs
State energy offices, economic development agencies, and international funding sources
Our Grant Writing Services
Technical Narrative Development
We write compelling technical narratives grounded in real process engineering — not generic grant-speak. Reviewers see credible plans because our team has built and scaled these exact processes.
Budget Development & Cost Justification
Realistic budgets backed by our experience with actual CAPEX and OPEX for battery materials facilities. We know what reviewers flag as unrealistic and what passes scrutiny.
Techno-Economic Analysis for Proposals
Investment-grade TEA that demonstrates commercial viability — the critical differentiator reviewers look for to separate serious projects from science experiments.
Letters of Support & Partnership Coordination
Leverage our industry network to secure meaningful letters of support from OEMs, off-takers, and strategic partners that strengthen your application.
Proposal Review & Red Team
Already have a draft? Our red team review identifies weaknesses, strengthens technical arguments, and ensures compliance with all FOA requirements before submission.
Our Grant Writing Process
From opportunity identification to submission and beyond
Opportunity Assessment
We evaluate the FOA against your project strengths, identify competitive positioning, and recommend go/no-go before you invest time.
Strategy & Outline
Develop the proposal strategy, win themes, and detailed outline. Identify required partners, letters of support, and data needs.
Technical Writing & Budget
Draft technical narrative, work plan, milestones, management plan, and detailed SF-424 budget with cost justification.
Red Team Review & Polish
Internal review against evaluation criteria, compliance check, executive summary refinement, and final formatting.
Submission & Follow-Up
Manage submission logistics, respond to reviewer questions, and support negotiation if selected for award.
Critical Minerals Funding Alerts
Be the first to know about new DOE, ARPA-E, and IRA/BIL funding opportunities for battery materials and critical minerals projects. Curated weekly by our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of grants do you help with?
We specialize in DOE (EERE, FECM, AMO), ARPA-E, IRA Section 48C tax credits, BIL infrastructure grants, state energy programs, and USDA rural development grants — specifically for battery materials and critical minerals projects.
How early should we engage before a deadline?
Ideally 8-16 weeks before submission for full proposals, or 4-6 weeks for concept papers. We also help monitor upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) so you can prepare in advance.
Do you work on a success-fee basis?
We offer flexible engagement models including fixed-fee proposals, hourly consulting, and hybrid arrangements. Contact us to discuss what works best for your project and timeline.
Can you help strengthen an existing proposal draft?
Absolutely. Our red team review service evaluates existing proposals for technical credibility, compliance, budget realism, and alignment with agency priorities. Many clients see significant improvement from this service alone.
What makes your grant writing different from generic grant writers?
We are not generic grant writers — we are process engineers and industry veterans who happen to be excellent at translating technical expertise into winning proposals. Our technical depth gives proposals a credibility that general grant writers simply cannot match.
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Schedule a free 30-minute strategy call to discuss your project, target funding programs, and how we can strengthen your application.
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