The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is unleashing the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Through applied innovation and U.S. energy leadership, HGEO develops and advances breakthrough technologies that lower costs and power American prosperity, freedom, and human flourishing.
DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) coordinates most of the research and development procurement activities for HGEO.
Below are the open prizes, Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), previously Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), requests for information (RFI), and notices of intent (NOI) to issue a funding opportunity, including funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
HGEO Funding Opportunities
| Announcement Title | Estimated Total Federal Funding | Open Date | Close Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-FOA-0003583: Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion – Piloting By-Product Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities | $275 Million | 11/14/25 | 1/15/26 | Accepting Applications |
| DE-FOA-0003606: Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants | $100 Million | 10/31/25 | 1/23/26 | Accepting Applications |
| DE-FOA-0003390: Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative | $80 Million | 11/14/25 | 1/30/26 | Accepting Applications |
| Lab Call: Mine of the Future Research, Development, and Demonstration | $15 Million | 9/26/25 | 2/13/26 | Accepting Applications |
| Energy & Minerals Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (EMPACT) | $11.3 Million | TBA | TBA | Coming Soon |
| DE-FOA-0003605: Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning and Modernization | $525 Million | 9/29/25 | 12/8/25 | Closed |
| Technology for Recovery and Advanced Critical-material Extraction–Gallium (TRACE-Ga) | $6 Million | 9/15/25 | 11/20/25 | Closed |
How to Apply
Where to Find HGEO funding
- View current open funding opportunities on HGEO's website
- Search FedConnect, NETL Exchange, and Grants.gov
Sign up for email alerts
- Subscribe to HGEO's email distribution list
- Register with FedConnect and Grants.gov
Check out other funding and business opportunities
- To submit self-generated, unsolicited proposals that are relevant to HGEO's research and development mission visit Unsolicited Proposals
- For small business opportunities visit Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer
- For NETL inventions available to the private sector for licensing visit Available Technologies
- For surplus equipment for sale to the public and opportunities for colleges and universities to acquire laboratory equipment visit Available Property
Complete necessary registration requirements
There are several one-time actions that must be completed before applying for HGEO funding. These actions include:
- Registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Registering with Grants.gov to apply
- Registering with FedConnect to submit questions and negotiate awards
It is vital that applicants complete the necessary registration requirements as soon as possible. Some processes may take several weeks, and failure to complete them could interfere with an applicant’s ability to apply for HGEO funding.
Registration requirements may vary by funding opportunity. Carefully review the funding opportunity for details about registration requirements.
Understand the application process
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HGEO uses FedConnect, NETL Exchange, and Grants.gov to post solicitations, funding opportunity announcements, and amendments; receive proposals and applications; answer funding opportunity questions; and disseminate award information. Entities wishing to participate in these solicitations will need to register at these websites. Proposals will be accepted only through the websites indicated in the solicitation document.
Please pay close attention to the funding opportunity instructions and prepare and submit all applications according to those instructions.
Full Application
Each funding opportunity describes the specific documents to include with the full application submission. Required documents typically include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Application for Federal Assistance
- Technical Volume
- Statement of Project Objectives
- Budget Justification
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Project Summary/Abstract for Public Release
Cost Sharing
Most recipients must contribute to the project’s total cost. Cost sharing augments federal funding to increase the project’s impact. It also ensures that recipients have a financial stake in the project’s success.
Generally, research and development projects must provide a minimum of 20% cost share, and demonstration projects must provide a minimum of 50% cost share.
Please read the funding opportunity document for important information about its cost sharing requirements.
How to submit questions for funding opportunities posted on FedConnect
Questions regarding the content of a funding opportunity posted on FedConnect must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect to submit questions and to view responses to questions.
How to submit questions for funding opportunities posted on NETL Exchange
Questions regarding the content of a funding opportunity posted on NETL Exchange should be sent to the email address provided in the funding opportunity document.
Troubles with Grants.gov
Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. DOE/HGEO cannot answer these questions.
Troubles with NETL Exchange
Questions relating to NETL Exchange must be emailed to NETL-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov and include the funding opportunity name and number in subject line.
Project Selections and Awards
HGEO Funded Projects
For information on awarded projects funded by HGEO, visit NETL’s website.
NETL provides an online database with details about HGEO awarded projects, such as funding amount, project duration, and technical details about the project and its benefits. This online database also includes presentations and reports associated with each project, as well as key contact information,
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Last Updated: January 7, 2026