On June 30, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum aimed at improving the efficiency of funding processes for energy and critical mineral projects. The memorandum promotes interagency coordination to eliminate redundant application processes and ensures better prioritization of taxpayer funds. By encouraging agencies to share funding information with the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), the administration seeks to streamline efforts and enhance the allocation of resources for energy projects.

The memorandum addresses the issue of duplicative diligence processes that applicants face when seeking funding from multiple agencies. It introduces a common application system that allows applicants to submit one streamlined application to access various funding programs simultaneously. This approach is designed to reduce the administrative burden on applicants and enable faster funding decisions by facilitating improved information sharing among federal agencies.

President Trump’s initiative is part of a broader effort to cut bureaucratic red tape and boost domestic energy production. Since taking office, the administration has focused on reducing regulatory barriers in the energy sector, including reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act. The establishment of the NEDC highlights the administration’s commitment to fostering innovation and restoring the United States’ position as a leading energy producer.

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