Geothermal Resources
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
ONRR shares 50 percent of mineral leasing revenue with the State, and 25 percent with the county.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Revenue from government owned land leasing will trigger automatic payment distribution computed in accordance with the law.
Beneficiaries
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ONRR distributes these funds to state and county governments for leased lands within the state or county and the state or county government has sole discretion in their use in accordance with the enabling legislation.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
No application is necessary.
Award Procedure
Automatic distribution is made as authorized by law.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To be used as the legislature directs giving priority to those subdivisions of the State that are socially or economically impacted by the development of minerals leased, for (1) planning, (2) construction and maintenance of public facilities, (3) provision of public service.