Energy Matching Funds
Energy Matching Funds supports individuals and public and private organizations pursuing energy research, demonstration, pilot projects, and commercial deployment to benefit Wyoming.
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Funder: Wyoming Energy Authority
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Review deadline) | March 3, 2027 (Review deadline) | June 30, 2027 (Final submissions) | July 1, 2027 (Scheduled review)
Funding Amounts: $155 million appropriated for EMF; at least $1 in matching funds per $1 requested
Summary: Matching funds support Wyoming energy research, demonstration, pilot projects, and commercial deployment benefiting the state.
Key Information: Projects must be located in Wyoming, and matching funds must be secured before an award; in-kind contributions are ineligible.
Description
Energy Matching Funds (EMF) is administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) on behalf of the Governor. It matches private or federal investment in research, demonstration, pilot projects, and commercial deployment related to Wyoming’s energy needs. The program seeks transformative projects that address sustainability without compromising energy reliability or affordability, while delivering a public benefit to Wyoming.
Supported areas include coal, oil and gas production; carbon capture, utilization and storage; carbon dioxide transportation; industrial carbon capture; coal refining; hydrogen production, transportation, storage and hubs; critical minerals; biomass and biochar; hydropower; lithium processing and separation; battery storage; and wind and solar energy. Projects should significantly advance research or progress toward commercial-scale deployment, with benefits such as jobs, added value for existing industries, or new Wyoming industries and products.
