Notice of Intent to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0003442: Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program
ID: 356577Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Headquarters (DOE-01)

Award Range

$100M - $1B

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356577

Additional Information

https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId52499773-a2a0-4c43-984d-3fbb7bf57343
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program" aimed at commercializing direct air capture (DAC) technologies through the establishment of four regional hubs. This initiative, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, seeks to allocate up to $1.8 billion across three funding areas, with federal funding shares ranging from $50 million to $600 million, and a minimum non-federal cost share of 50%. The program's objectives include designing and operating DAC facilities capable of capturing at least one million metric tons of CO2 annually per hub, while also prioritizing community benefits, environmental considerations, and workforce development. Interested applicants should register in the OCED eXCHANGE and note that the application period will open in late 2024, with a close date set for December 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact OCED eXCHANGE Support at OCED-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.

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    DAC_Hubs_-_Recurring_Program_-_NOI.pdf
    The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) of the Department of Energy (DOE) plans to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program" in late 2024. This initiative aims to commercialize direct air capture (DAC) technologies through the development of four regional hubs. The program will allocate up to $1.8 billion across three funding areas: infrastructure scaling platforms, mid-scale commercial DAC facilities, and large-scale commercial DAC facilities, with federal funding shares varying from $50 million to $600 million and a minimum non-federal cost share of 50%. Key objectives include the design and operation of DAC facilities, overcoming access challenges to clean energy, and supporting community engagement. The program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, seeks to facilitate the advancement of DAC technologies, ensuring that they can capture at least one million metric tons of CO2 annually per hub. Community benefits, environmental considerations, and the development of a skilled workforce will be prioritized. The process anticipates that multiple project openings will allow diverse partnerships and project types, ultimately supporting the transition to a decarbonized energy landscape while addressing economic and social concerns in impacted communities.
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