$59M to Advance National Hydrogen Strategy
Funding

$59M to Advance National Hydrogen Strategy

DATE:         December 18^th, 2023 

TO:              CALSTART Members

The Department of Energy has announced funding up to $59 million to accelerate the research development, demonstration, and deployment of affordable clean-hydrogen technologies.  Projects will reduce the cost and improve the performance of critical elements of hydrogen infrastructure, demonstrate innovative end-use applications for clean hydrogen, and streamline and improve processes essential to the efficient, timely, and equitable deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. 

Funding is designated for projects under the following topic areas:

• Topic 1: Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MD/HD) Vehicles. 
• Topic 2: Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future. 
• Topic 3: Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Port Equipment. .
• Topic 4: Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment. 
• Topic 5: Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement. 

Important deadlines include:

• Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 1/26/2024 5:00 PM ET
• Full Application Submission Deadline: 3/22/2024 5:00 PM ET

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