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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003472-next-generation-geothermal-field-tests-and-geothermal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361365

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $25.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 40 awards worth $172 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003472 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $25.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Total funding | $172 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## 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"

## What the grant funds

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).

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003472 still open?

No. It closed on May 14, 2026. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation?

Closed May 14, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $25.0 million each. About $172 million in total across about 40 awards.

### Who has won Renewable Energy Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon State University, University of Utah, Avapco LLC. The program made 900 awards worth $2.5 billion in that time.