Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000522
Apply for DE FOA 0000522
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2011 and posted on Jun 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S. funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000522) is a U.S. Department of Energy initiative, administered through the DOE Golden Field Office under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and its Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP). The overall intent is to speed up geothermal development in the United States by funding research, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies that can make geothermal power more cost-competitive and less risky to develop. The opportunity emphasizes practical advances that reduce cost and uncertainty across the geothermal project lifecycle, especially in areas like drilling, reservoir engineering, and subsurface characterization, where technical challenges and financial risk often slow deployment.
This particular notice reflects an amendment (modification 004) to the original Funding Opportunity Announcement. The main administrative change is an extension of the application deadline to Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 2:00 PM EDT (1400 EDT), replacing the prior closing date of July 15, 2011. In addition to the deadline extension, the amendment clarifies what applicants must include in the Project Narrative regarding the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) estimate and its supporting analysis. It also adds a new required application element titled "LCOE Supporting Analysis Documentation" (identified as Section IV.C.13) and updates the application content tables in Sections IV.C and IV.D accordingly. The due date language in Section IV.F.3 is also updated to match the new deadline. Outside of these updates, the FOA states that all other requirements and content remain unchanged, and the revised sections were visually highlighted in green in the posted FOA.
From a programmatic standpoint, DOE is seeking proposals that directly tackle key barriers related to cost, technical performance, and development risk, with the goal of accelerating geothermal deployment and use. The FOA frames this as a partnership-driven effort involving industry, universities, and national laboratories, aiming to discover new geothermal resources, develop innovative methods, and demonstrate high-impact technologies that can be adopted by the market. Applicants are expected to propose work that advances current drilling approaches and improves reservoir engineering and characterization so that sustainable geothermal reservoirs can be identified, stimulated if needed, and operated at lower overall cost.
The FOA is organized into six topic areas, and applications must align with at least one of them. The topics are: (1) Advanced Exploratory Drilling Technologies, focused on improving the ability to drill effectively and affordably during exploration; (2) Advanced Well Completion Technologies, aimed at improving how wells are finished and prepared for long-term production or injection; (3) Zonal Isolation, which addresses techniques to isolate sections of the wellbore and manage flow or integrity across different zones; (4) Observation Tools and Data Collection Systems for Reservoir Stimulation, centered on instrumentation and monitoring methods that help operators understand and control stimulation outcomes; (5) Geophysical Exploration Technologies, which target better subsurface imaging and exploration techniques to reduce uncertainty in resource identification; and (6) Geochemistry and Rock-Fluid Interactions, focused on the chemical and physical interactions that affect reservoir behavior, scaling, corrosion, permeability, and overall system performance.
In terms of funding mechanics, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and expects to make awards using cooperative agreements and/or grants. The total estimated funding listed is $70,000,000, with an anticipated 30 awards, and it is tied to CFDA number 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). The FOA indicates that cost sharing is required, meaning awardees must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with DOE financial assistance rules and any topic-specific requirements laid out in the full announcement. Award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the summary data, which typically signals that applicants should rely on the FOA text for any topic-specific limits rather than assuming standard minimums or maximums from the synopsis.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types (for example, private companies, universities, nonprofits, and potentially other organizations), subject to any clarifications in the FOA itself. Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system, and applicants are required to register and create an account there prior to submission. The notice also points applicants to the EERE eXCHANGE user guide hosted on the EERE site and provides a point of contact for access issues or questions (Kristen Stone, FOA522@go.doe.gov). The official FOA and submission instructions are available via the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov, and submissions made outside that system are not considered for award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000522.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity.
Which DOE office is administering the opportunity?
It is administered through the DOE Golden Field Office under DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and its Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP).
What is the main goal of this FOA?
The overall intent is to speed up geothermal development in the United States by funding research, development, validation, and demonstration of technologies that make geothermal power more cost-competitive and less risky to develop.
What kinds of projects does DOE want to fund under this FOA?
DOE is seeking proposals that directly address barriers related to cost, technical performance, and development risk across the geothermal project lifecycle, with emphasis on practical advances in areas like drilling, reservoir engineering, and subsurface characterization.
Does this notice change the original FOA?
Yes. This notice reflects an amendment identified as modification 004 to the original announcement.
What is the updated application deadline?
The application deadline was extended to Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT (1400 EDT).
What was the prior closing date before this amendment?
The prior closing date listed before the amendment was July 15, 2011.
Besides the deadline extension, what else did the amendment change?
The amendment clarifies what applicants must include in the Project Narrative regarding the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) estimate and the supporting analysis, and it adds a new required application element called "LCOE Supporting Analysis Documentation" (Section IV.C.13).
What is the new required application element added by the amendment?
The amendment adds a required application element titled LCOE Supporting Analysis Documentation, identified as Section IV.C.13.
Which sections of the FOA were updated to reflect the new LCOE documentation requirement?
The amendment updates the application content tables in Sections IV.C and IV.D and updates the due date language in Section IV.F.3 to match the new deadline.
Are other FOA requirements changed by this amendment?
No. The FOA states that all other requirements and content remain unchanged aside from the updates described in the amendment.
How is the FOA organized in terms of technical focus areas?
The FOA is organized into six topic areas, and applications must align with at least one of them.
What are the six topic areas?
The six topic areas are:
- Advanced Exploratory Drilling Technologies
- Advanced Well Completion Technologies
- Zonal Isolation
- Observation Tools and Data Collection Systems for Reservoir Stimulation
- Geophysical Exploration Technologies
- Geochemistry and Rock-Fluid Interactions
What is meant by "Advanced Exploratory Drilling Technologies" in this FOA?
This topic focuses on improving the ability to drill effectively and affordably during geothermal exploration.
What is the focus of "Advanced Well Completion Technologies"?
This topic aims to improve how geothermal wells are finished and prepared for long-term production or injection.
What does the "Zonal Isolation" topic cover?
Zonal Isolation addresses techniques to isolate sections of the wellbore and manage flow or integrity across different zones.
What is included under "Observation Tools and Data Collection Systems for Reservoir Stimulation"?
This topic is centered on instrumentation and monitoring methods that help operators understand and control reservoir stimulation outcomes.
What does the "Geophysical Exploration Technologies" topic aim to improve?
This topic targets better subsurface imaging and exploration techniques to reduce uncertainty in geothermal resource identification.
What is the emphasis of "Geochemistry and Rock-Fluid Interactions"?
This topic focuses on chemical and physical interactions that affect reservoir behavior, including issues like scaling, corrosion, permeability, and overall system performance.
What type of funding is this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What award instruments does DOE expect to use?
DOE expects to make awards using cooperative agreements and/or grants.
How much total funding is estimated for this FOA?
The total estimated funding listed is $70,000,000.
How many awards does DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipates approximately 30 awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The FOA is tied to CFDA 81.087, titled Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The FOA indicates that cost sharing is required, meaning awardees must contribute a portion of total project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with DOE financial assistance rules and any topic-specific requirements in the full announcement.
Are there stated minimum or maximum award sizes in the synopsis?
The summary data lists the award ceiling and floor as $0. This typically indicates applicants should rely on the FOA text for any topic-specific limits rather than assuming standard minimums or maximums from the synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types, subject to any clarifications in the FOA.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the EERE eXCHANGE system.
Can applications be submitted outside of EERE eXCHANGE?
No. The notice states that submissions made outside the EERE eXCHANGE system are not considered for award.
Do applicants need to register in EERE eXCHANGE before applying?
Yes. Applicants are required to register and create an account in EERE eXCHANGE prior to submission.
Where can applicants find the official FOA and submission instructions?
The official FOA and submission instructions are available through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Is there a user guide for EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. The notice points applicants to an EERE eXCHANGE user guide hosted on the EERE site.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or questions about submission?
The notice provides a point of contact: Kristen Stone at FOA522@go.doe.gov.
What kind of collaboration does the FOA encourage?
The FOA frames this as a partnership-driven effort involving industry, universities, and national laboratories to discover resources, develop innovative methods, and demonstrate technologies that can be adopted by the market.
What parts of the geothermal lifecycle does the FOA emphasize reducing risk and cost in?
The FOA emphasizes reducing cost and uncertainty across the project lifecycle, particularly where technical challenges and financial risk often slow deployment, including drilling, reservoir engineering, and subsurface characterization.
What does DOE expect applicants to address regarding LCOE?
The amendment clarifies that applicants must include in the Project Narrative an LCOE estimate and the supporting analysis, and must also submit the required LCOE Supporting Analysis Documentation application element (Section IV.C.13).
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