CleanTechies Podcast #258 How to Land a DOE Grant For Critical Minerals w/ Joel Armin-Hoiland (Climate Finance Solutions)
The Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Grant: What's the Real Story?
Is the Trump administration really putting a billion dollars into critical minerals? Not exactly. Most of it is just a re-packaging of existing funds.
But this isn't about politics—it's about opportunity.
In this episode, we sit down with Joel Armin-Hoiland, founder of Climate Finance Solutions, who has secured over $1.6 billion in grants for climate tech companies. He's here to reveal where the real grant money is, how to get it, and what language you absolutely must avoid in your applications.
💥 Key Takeaways
The "Billion Dollar" Announcement: We break down what's really behind the headlines and where this funding is coming from.
The Control-F Problem: Joel shares a shocking insight: grant applications are being rejected for using certain "trigger words." Find out what to avoid.
Strategic Partnerships: Learn why a startup's best move might be to partner with an established company to unlock government funding.
A-to-Z Funding: Discover a surprising list of energy and tech sectors the current administration is actively funding, from nuclear to AI.
Meet Joel! He'll be at our NY Climate Week Event on Sep 23rd, 2-4:30 pm. Space is limited, so grab your spot now!
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Listen to the full episode now to get a competitive edge in securing your next grant!
Episode Topics:(07:00) What Climate Finance Solutions Does
(12:30) Overview of the Five Notices of Intent (NOIs)
(23:30) The Rationale for US Onshoring Supply Chains
(25:20) The Importance of Language in Grant Applications
(29:40) The Likelihood of Funding Going Through
(49:10) Future Funding Predictions and Priorities
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