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Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). This program from the HGEO supports career training partnerships between academia and industry.
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Funding Notice: Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) | Department of Energy Funding Notice: Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Funding Amount : $11,300,000 On May 4, 2026 , U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) and Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs announced up to $11.
3 million in federal funding available to institutions of higher education, including up to $2. 3 million exclusively for Tribal Colleges and Universities, to train the next generation of America’s energy workforce.
The Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) Initiative will facilitate the development of hands-on training and credentialling programs in skillsets supporting the production of natural gas, oil, coal, and geothermal energy by establishing regional academic-industry consortia.
The PACT Initiative is managed by TechWerx in partnership with DOE, a collaboration made possible through an innovative Partnership Intermediary Agreement established by the DOE's Office of Technology Commercialization . This agreement enables TechWerx to broaden DOE’s engagement with innovative organizations and non-traditional partners, facilitating the rapid development, scaling, and deployment of energy solutions.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education (IHE) including two-year IHEs, particularly trade schools, vocational schools, technical colleges, community colleges, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. This funding opportunity announcement has two topic areas: Topic A – Enhance: applicants seeking resources to enhance their existing training program(s) or reorient them to focus on energy careers.
Topic B – Establish: applicants seeking resources to establish a new training program to focus on energy careers. TechWerx, a DOE Partnership Intermediary, has opened an initial funding opportunity for approximately $11,300,000. TechWerx intends to issue between four (4) and eight (8) Topic A awards and between three (3) and six (6) Topic B awards to eligible IHEs.
Up to $2,300,000 will be available for awards exclusively to Tribal Colleges and Universities. An informational webinar will be hosted on May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET to discuss this funding opportunity. Attending the informational webinar is not mandatory and will not positively or negatively impact the overall review of any applicant submissions.
Funding Opportunity Issue Date: 05/04/2026 Informational Webinar: 05/13/2026 at 3:00 PM ET Informational Office Hours: 06/03/2026 at 3:00 PM ET Informational Office Hours: 07/09/2026 at 3:00 PM ET Submission Deadline for Full Applications: 07/17/2026 at 5:00 PM ET Expected Date for Selection Notifications: Fall 2026 Review the full funding opportunity on TechWerx Questions? Contact info@techwerx.
org The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office is expanding America’s skilled energy workforce by investing in hands-on training, education, research opportunities, and academic-industry partnerships.
Energy Department Announces Over $11 Million to Expand America’s Energy Workforce Regional consortia will develop training programs to prepare students for jobs in coal, oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries Energy Department Announces Over $11 Million to Expand America’s Energy Workforce Last Updated: May 7, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See official notice for specific eligibility. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $11,300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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