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Wells of Opportunity (WOO)

Wells of Opportunity (WOO) — Open FOA

Helps research teams and institutions for Wells of Opportunity in energy systems, climate technology, and hardware.

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About

The Wells of Opportunity (WOO) program, administered by the DOE Office of Geothermal (reorganized in 2026 under the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office within CMEI), funds the conversion of existing oil and gas well infrastructure into geothermal energy assets. The program operates through two technical approaches: Well Retrofits, which repair inactive or unproductive wells and use earth-hea…

What this grant funds

Well Retrofits (inactive/unproductive O&G wells) and Co-Production (active O&G wells generating heat simultaneously).

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.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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov