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Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

Supports geothermal innovators with funding for exploration, testing, and resource development.

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The California Energy Commission Geothermal Grant and Loan Program provides grants and loans to support geothermal resource development and mineral extraction from geothermal brines in California. The program is funded by the Geothermal Resources Development Account (GRDA), which receives 30% of the federal royalties and lease payments collected from geothermal developers operating on federal land…

What this grant funds

Funds geothermal technology R&D, resource exploration, impact mitigation, and lithium and mineral recovery from geothermal brines in California.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.ca.gov