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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation

Federal funding opportunity DE-FOA-0003472 from Golden Field Office (Department of Energy).

Posted: February 25, 2026
Closed: May 14, 2026
Award ceiling: $25,000,000
Award floor: $1,000,000
Program funding: $171,500,000
Expected awards: 40
Cost sharing: Yes
Instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing: 81.087
Category: Energy
Archives: June 13, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 81.087 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated: $1.1B
FY2025 obligated: $377.7M
FY2026 (to date) obligated: −$130.9M
Awards in window: 1,330

A negative year is a net de-obligation: downward adjustments to earlier awards exceeded new obligations in that year.

Top recipients: University of Utah, Plug Power Inc., Oregon State University, Proton Energy Systems Inc, Robert Bosch Llc

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

This NOFO targets field-scale tests at depths and temperatures appropriate for full-scale project development. These tests are intended to support research and development (R&D), testing, and evaluation of next-generation development technologies and approaches, and the applicability of those approaches in select real-world conditions. Additionally, this NOFO targets exploration drilling activities required to gather data to support the characterization and potential confirmation of promising next generation and hydrothermal prospects for electrical power production. These projects will directly support the DOE’s emphasis on learning-by-doing and helping to identify and focus R&D priorities. In the end, the knowledge gained from these tests will support future funding decisions regarding the development approach and the location for development. Strategic goals for this NOFO are derived from the GeoVision Roadmap, and GTO’s Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP).

Who can apply

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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Agency contact: Golden Field Office · [email protected] · 2022871878

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