Notice of Intent to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity No. DE-FOA-0003442: Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs ? Recurring Program

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) entitled “Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program” to support the commercialization of direct air capture (DAC) solutions and the development of four regional DAC hubs. The program will provide funding for three topic areas: Infrastructure Scaling Platforms, Mid-scale Commercial DAC Facilities, and Large-scale Commercial DAC Facilities. The goal of the program is to lower costs, reduce resource intensity, and drive demand for DAC technologies. Key objectives include designing, building, and operating DAC facilities, demonstrating the scale-up of DAC technologies, and contributing to the combined capacity of a new or existing regional DAC hub. • The program will provide funding for up to $1.8 billion across all topic areas. • The program will support the development of four regional DAC hubs with megaton capacity. • The program will provide funding for Infrastructure Scaling Platforms, Mid-scale Commercial DAC Facilities, and Large-scale Commercial DAC Facilities. • The program will require applicants to submit Community Benefits Plans. • The program will prioritize projects that address community concerns and ensure the creation of high-quality jobs.