Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities

This California Energy Commission grant provides cost‑share funding to applicants who receive an award under an eligible federal Geothermal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The program supports geothermal energy projects by covering up to 50 % of project costs, with a total estimated funding pool of $3 million and a performance period of 36 months. Applicants may be businesses, individuals, public agencies, or tribal governments, and must submit a Letter of Intent. Funding is sourced from both federal and state sources and is delivered via a cost‑share (reimbursement) method. • Eligible applicants: businesses, individuals, public agencies, tribal governments • Funding source: Federal and State (FOA DE‑FOA‑0003589) • Cost‑share match required: 50 % of award amount • Total available funding: $3,000,000 (award count dependent) • Period of performance: 36 months • Application materials: full grant guidelines, online application portal, Letter of Intent required • Contact: Marissa Sutton (916‑237‑2515, [email protected])