Fossil Energy Research and Development
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies Deadline: Sep 8, 2026 · up to $150M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 81.089 (USAspending.gov).
- Institute Of Gas Technology 2 awards $336,684,538
- Colorado State University $299,999,930
- Southern Company Services, Inc. $251,005,250
- Texas Commission On Environmental Quality $134,151,343
- University Of Texas At Austin $75,109,803
- Southern States Energy Board $64,327,580
- Membrane Technology And Research, Inc. $62,077,501
- University Of Illinois $57,762,896
- Tampa Electric Company $55,835,381
Program Objective
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) mission is to unleash the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable and secure energy. Through innovation and U.S. energy leadership, HGEO advances breakthrough technologies that lower costs and power American prosperity freedom and human flourishing. The Office works to conduct cutting-edge research, development and demonstration (RD&D) across hydrocarbon and geothermal energy sectors while accelerating the deployment of breakthrough technologies that strengthen U.S. energy security, reliability, and affordability. Priority areas of technology work include research and development (R&D) to ensure the resilience of U.S. oil and natural gas systems in the United States; R&D and stabilize, optimize, and grow the American coal industry, restoring it as a cornerstone of the U.S. energy mix; accelerating the discovery and development of a gigawatt-scale geothermal energy to position geothermal as competitive domestic source for reliable baseload electricity generation; and administer DOE’s regulatory responsibilities for Liquid National Gas (LNG) exports under the Natural Gas Act. The Office works to foster partnerships with industry, academia, and other government agencies to deliver solutions that bolster U.S. energy security. Finally, the Office supports novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
- U.S. Federal Government
- U.S. State Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- State
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
States, local governments, universities, governmental entities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, U.S. Territories, and individuals are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
DOE opportunity announcement set forth award procedures. Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area with merit reviews as required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Approximately 90 to 180 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) mission is to unleash the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable and secure energy. Through innovation and U.S. energy leadership, HGEO advances breakthrough technologies that lower costs and power American prosperity freedom and human flourishing.
Mission Categories
Primary: Sustainability
Other categories:
Energy EducationMineralsMaterial ScienceResearch and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Emphasis is on fundamental and applied research and technology development. Specific restrictions on funding use will be outlined within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Restrictions
Specific restrictions on funding use will be outlined within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Required Documentation
Prior successful research and development experience in the fossil energy field and related areas. 2 CFR 200 Subpart E-Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Matching Requirements: Percent: Other As Specified under Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and EISA, with exceptions, a minimum of 20% cost share is required for research and development. A minimum of 50% is required for demonstration. Higher cost share may be requested. For education and outreach projects, the statuatory cost share is 0%.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements