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Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Resource Characterization

This funding opportunity supports field-scale tests and exploration drilling at depths and temperatures representative of full-scale geothermal projects to evaluate next-generation development technologies and approaches. Projects should gather real-world data to characterize and potentially confirm promising hydrothermal and advanced geothermal prospects, supporting DOE’s learning-by-doing go…

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 thos…

Funding Source

Agency: Golden Field Office

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $171.5M
Award Ceiling: $25M
Award Floor: $1M

Dates

Open Date: February 25, 2026
Close Date: March 27, 2026

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