Approaching deadline

Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is March 27, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Golden Field Office
Award range
$1,000,000 to $25,000,000
Total funding
$171,500,000
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
CFDA / ALN
81.087
Cost share
Yes

Application Countdown

07
Days
17
Hours
43
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
DE-FOA-0003472
Last updated
February 25, 2026
Expected awards
40

Deadline summary

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 ne...

Key dates

Posted
February 25, 2026
Deadline
March 27, 2026

Before you apply

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Eligibility snapshot

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