DOE’s Office of Geothermal has announced a funding opportunity of up to $171.5 million for next-generation geothermal field tests as well as characterization and confirmation drilling for geothermal resources.
Geothermal Technologies Office
February 25, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) has announced a funding opportunity of up to $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field tests for electricity generation as well as characterization and confirmation drilling for next-generation and hydrothermal resources.
The funding opportunity includes six topics with varied levels of anticipated funding and awards. For the first round of applications, two of the six topics will be open: Topic Area 1, EGS Field Tests, and Topic Area 6, Drilling for Next-Generation and Hydrothermal Resource Exploration, Characterization, and Confirmation. Additional topics may open in the future, pending funding.
Letters of Intent to apply are encouraged (but not required) and due March 27, 2026, and full applications are due April 30, 2026. Learn more about the Notice of Funding Opportunity topic areas, expected funding, and how to apply.
Learn more about OG’s enhanced geothermal systems research and hydrothermal resources research. OG is part of DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office.