# Collaborative Research: GCR: Bioengineered Approaches to Recover Critical Minerals and Produce Sustainable Silicon-Based Materials from Silicon-Rich Wastes

**Budget Signal Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | George Mason University |
| Location | FAIRFAX, VA |
| Project | Collaborative Research: GCR: Bioengineered Approaches to Recover Critical Minerals and Produce Sustainable Silicon-Based Materials from Silicon-Rich Wastes |
| Award amount | $893,378 |
| Obligated so far | $229,279 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-21 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2031-08-31 |
| Program | GCR-Growing Convergence Resear |
| Directorate / division | O/D / OIA |
| Award ID | 2617773 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2617773). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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