Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
About This Grant
Modification 000001: Issued to change the Full Application date; modified NOFO Part 1. No other changes have been. Please see the NOFO Part 1 for the full description of the modification. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will seek proposals for specific research and development (R&D) projects to improve recovery efficiency from unconventional oil and natural gas reservoirs and to advance technologies for the treatment of flowback and produced water from oil and natural gas production operations. Despite increasing energy for demand, recovery efficiency for oil and natural gas from unconventional reservoirs can average less than 10 percent. This NOFO will enable rapid field deployment of a variety of novel technologies and processes related to improving primary and enhanced recovery with the goal of significantly improving resource recovery and accelerating industry uptake. This NOFO will also support the field testing and validation of water treatment technologies of produced water from oil and natural gas production operations to avoid deep well injection and potential issues with induced seismicity and interaction with underground sources of drinking water.
Grant Summary
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies is a National Energy Technology Laboratory grant providing $0K to $150M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-09-08 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- The following types of domestic entities are eligible to participate as a recipient or subrecipient of this NOFO: • Institutions of higher education (as defined in Title 20 U.S.C. § 1001) • For-profit organizations • Nonprofit organizations • State and local government entities • Indian Tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S.C. § 5304)
How to Apply
$0K–$150M
2026-09-08
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies from National Energy Technology Laboratory, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Energy Technology Laboratory before the deadline.
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Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies?
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies is offered by National Energy Technology Laboratory and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies provide?
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies provides between $1 and $150M per award from National Energy Technology Laboratory. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies deadline?
Applications for Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies are due 2026-09-08 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Energy Technology Laboratory, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies?
To apply for Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Energy Technology Laboratory.
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