# DOE sets nearly $11.1 million for eight energy workforce projects

> The PACT initiative will support hands-on training for jobs in oil, gas, coal and geothermal energy.

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The U.S. Department of Energy on October 15 announced nearly $11.1 million in federal funding for eight projects selected for negotiation under its Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) initiative. The projects are intended to create or expand hands-on training and industry-recognized credential programs for work in oil, natural gas, coal and geothermal energy, as well as energy infrastructure and Tribal communities.

DOE said about $8.8 million would support six projects through its Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, while about $2.3 million would support two projects through the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. The selections are for negotiation; the figures are approximate federal funding amounts for the eight projects.

## Data

### Funding and project split

Approximate amounts in DOE’s October 15, 2026 PACT announcement.

Methodology: Figures are DOE’s approximate federal funding amounts for projects selected for negotiation, not completed payments.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total federal funding | 11.1 | million USD | 2026-10-15 | estimate | upper-bound |
| HGEO-supported projects | 6 | count | 2026-10-15 | observed | exact |

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## Sources

- [U.S. Department of Energy](<https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/articles/energy-department-invests-over-11-million-strengthen-americas-energy-workforce>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-15)

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