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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests & Resource Characterization

Funds large geothermal demonstrations and hydrothermal drilling innovation at national scale.

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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization (DE-FOA-0003472) is DOE's 2026 flagship geothermal field-test solicitation, issued through the Office of Geothermal. The first round makes up to $171.5 million available, with Topics 1 and 6 open and Topics 2 through 5 closed for this round.

Awards run from $4 million to $25 million per project and are aimed at US-reg…

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Grants under Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests & Resource Characterization

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

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

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

$171.5M pool
Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.energy.gov