Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
Golden Field Office · Opportunity number DE-FOA-0003472
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003472 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Golden Field Office Department of Energy |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 81.087 |
| Posted | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 40 |
| Estimated total program funding | $171,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Energy |
| Last updated here | May 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 81.087 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Oct 4, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81.087 | 2 | $442,056,396 | $221,028,198 |
| 2025 | 81.087 | 2 | $442,056,396 | $221,028,198 |
| 2024 | 81.087 | 3 | $542,056,396 | $180,685,465 |
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