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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests & Resource Characterization

DE-FOA-0003472 — Next-Gen Geothermal Field Tests (Round 1, Topics 1 & 6)

Runs research teams and institutions for DE Next Gen Geothermal Field Tests in energy systems, climate technology, and hardware.

DE-FOA-0003472 is the DOE Office of Geothermal's (formerly EERE Geothermal Technologies Office) largest funding announcement to date, offering up to $171.5 million for next-generation geothermal field tests and resource characterization. The FOA supports the agency's long-range goal of growing U.S. geothermal capacity from approximately 4 GW today to 90 GW by 2050, a 22-fold increase that requires

Topic 1: EGS Field Tests ($100M, 4–10 awards); Topic 6: Drilling for Resource Exploration ($71.5M, 8–18 awards). Topics 2–5 closed for this round.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
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.Cooperative agreement
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.$171.5M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov