This grant is for projects that aim to improve how efficiently we can extract oil and gas from unconventional reservoirs and to develop better ways to treat water produced during these operations. The goal is to enhance resource recovery and test new water treatment technologies to avoid environmental issues.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can conduct research and development projects in the oil and gas industry, particularly those focused on improving extraction efficiency and water treatment technologies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in oil and gas R&D
- Inability to provide cost-sharing
- Incomplete application
- Proposals not focused on unconventional reservoirs
- Proposals not addressing water treatment technologies
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Cost-sharing plan
- Evidence of past R&D experience
- Budget justification
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Environmental impact considerations
- Timeline for project completion
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Focus must be on unconventional reservoirs
- Water treatment technologies must be field-tested
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Keep track of modification updates to the NOFO
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are those categorized as 'OTHER', which typically includes non-traditional entities such as research institutions, private companies, or consortia that can demonstrate the capability to conduct R&D in the oil and gas sector. Specific eligibility requirements should be verified in the official NOFO documentation.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can conduct research and development projects in the oil and gas industry, particularly those focused on improving extraction efficiency and water treatment technologies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in oil and gas R&D
- Inability to provide cost-sharing
- Incomplete application
- Proposals not focused on unconventional reservoirs
- Proposals not addressing water treatment technologies
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research and development projects aimed at improving oil and gas recovery efficiency and developing water treatment technologies. This includes field testing and validation of new technologies.
Total Program Funding
$150,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 8, 2026(63 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 8, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a cost-sharing plan
- Gather evidence of past R&D experience
- Draft a budget justification
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Obtain letters of support or collaboration
- Consider environmental impacts
- Create a project timeline