Geothermal Resources

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Benefit program

Geothermal Resources

Federal · NATURAL RESOURCES REVENUE (00024) · #15.434

The Geothermal program’s goal is to ensure that local governments directly benefit from the revenue generated by geothermal leases—such as bonuses, rents, and royalties—so they can address community needs related to natural resource development. Accordingly, the U.S. Federal Government shares 50 percent of mineral leasing revenue with the State, and 25 percent with the county.

Also known as

Geothermal

About this program

The Geothermal program’s goal is to ensure that local governments directly benefit from the revenue generated by geothermal leases—such as bonuses, rents, and royalties—so they can address community needs related to natural resource development. Accordingly, the U.S. Federal Government shares 50 percent of mineral leasing revenue with the State, and 25 percent with the county.

Who can apply

StateCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)

Categories

FinancialDirect Payment for Specified Use

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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