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OpenState of CaliforniaAgency ID GFO-25-902

Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities

CA Energy Commission · State of California

At a glance

Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities is an open California state grant opportunity from CA Energy Commission (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $3M. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, individual, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened
Jun 9, 2026
Close date
Ongoing
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
Not specified
Est. total funding
$3,000,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Matching funds
Required
Funding instrument
Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type
Grant
Funding source
Federal and State — DE-FOA-0003589 Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
Matching funds
50%
Funding method
Other — cost-share, see application manual for more info
Estimated number of awards
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period
36 months
Expected award announcement
60 days
Letter of intent
Required
Geography
see application manual for more info
How to submit
Online: https://ecams.energy.ca.gov
Latest change note
NOLOI posted 7-16-2026 GFO-25-902 - Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

  • Business
  • Individual
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

see application manual for more info

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

This solicitation is issued under the Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (Geothermal Program). The purpose of this solicitation is to provide CEC cost-share funding for applicants who apply for and receive an award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation.

Description

See application manual for more info.

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Program contact (as published)

Marissa Sutton
marissa.sutton@energy.ca.gov
1-916-237-2515

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Individual, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “see application manual for more info” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $3,000,000.

How do I apply for “Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities”?

Applications go directly to CA Energy Commission, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://ecams.energy.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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