# Collaborative Research: FEC: Transformative Bioprocessing and AI-Driven Frameworks for Sustainable Critical Mineral Recovery

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Montana Technological University |
| Location | BUTTE, MT |
| Project | Collaborative Research: FEC: Transformative Bioprocessing and AI-Driven Frameworks for Sustainable Critical Mineral Recovery |
| Award amount | $1,260,800 |
| Obligated so far | $1,260,800 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-05 |
| Period | 2026-09-01 to 2030-08-31 |
| Program | EPSCoR RII: Focused EPSCoR Col |
| Directorate / division | O/D / OIA |
| Award ID | 2614750 |

## Why this score
- Award of $1M or more.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2614750). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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