Trump To Announce $180 Million Grants For U.S. Mining Education
President Trump will announce more than $180 million in grants for mining education and training on Friday, August 7, 2026, at a State Department roundtable aimed at boosting U.S. critical-minerals production.[1]
The Department of Energy is creating a $100 million grant program over the next two years to expand the mining and critical-mineral workforce through scholarships and other supports.[1] The U.S. military is directing about $81.3 million to three universities: $32.7 million to Colorado School of Mines, $25 million to South Dakota School of Mines and $23.6 million to Johns Hopkins University.[1]
The Department of Energy program is intended to expand the domestic pipeline for mining jobs and training, part of an administration push to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese mining and refining capacity.[1] Combined, the DOE and military commitments total about $181.3 million.[1]
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- On Friday, August 7, 2026, Trump will announce more than $180 million in grants for mining-related education and training at a State Department roundtable.
- The Department of Energy is creating a $100 million grant program over the next two years to expand the mining and critical mineral workforce through scholarships and other supports.
- The U.S. military is directing about $81.3 million to three universities: $32.7 million to Colorado School of Mines, $25 million to South Dakota School of Mines, and $23.6 million to Johns Hopkins University.
- The grants aim to support U.S. efforts to increase domestic production of critical minerals currently dominated by Chinese mining and refining capacity.
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