Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program
ID: 357824Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Headquarters (DOE-01)

Award Range

$20M - $400M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357824

Additional Information

https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId391fe1ec-4b51-4d1c-99cd-31533c9a440a
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program, aimed at advancing integrated carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. This initiative seeks to support projects that demonstrate significant improvements in the efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and environmental performance of carbon capture technologies across various applications, including power and industrial sectors. The program is part of a broader effort to enhance the commercial viability of carbon capture solutions and contribute to the U.S. climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with up to $1.3 billion available for approximately 10 projects, covering 50-80% of project costs based on the topic area and phase. Interested applicants, particularly small businesses, must submit concept papers by March 1, 2025, and full applications by July 1, 2025; for further information, contact Cory S. Silva at cory.silva@hq.doe.gov or visit the OCED eXCHANGE website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    cory.silva@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003473.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Point Source Carbon Capture demonstration projects, with a total funding of up to $1.3 billion available. Applications are invited for three Topic Areas: 1) demonstration of established carbon capture technologies at coal and industrial facilities, 2) large-scale pilot projects showcasing transformative carbon capture technologies, and 3) development of region-specific carbon management networks to enhance CO2 storage and transport integration. Concept papers are due by March 1, 2025, and full applications by July 1, 2025. Each application must demonstrate the technological readiness, cost effectiveness, and community engagement necessary for securing federal funds, which may cover 50-80% of project costs based on the phase and topic area. The overarching objective is to advance commercial-scale utilization of carbon capture technologies to support the U.S. climate goals of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Funded projects are expected to provide valuable operational data to enhance future investment confidence in carbon capture solutions.
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