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Carbon Storage Validation and Testing Program

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)

Purpose

To expand DOE's Carbon Storage program to fund development of new or expanded commercial large-scale carbon sequestration projects and associated carbon dioxide transport infrastructure, including funding for the feasibility, site characterization, permitting, and construction stages of project development.

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible projects include the development of new or expanded commercial large-scale carbon sequestration projects and associated carbon dioxide transport infrastructure, including funding for the feasibility, site characterization, permitting, and construction stages of project development.

Decarbonization Considerations

Leveraging existing Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships and expanding resources to demonstrate and deploy safe underground storage of CO2.

Equity Considerations

To ensure all projects center on communities, applicants are required to submit Community Benefits Plans detailing how the project will advance quality jobs, environmental justice, and community partnership throughout project development. See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/

Helpful Tips

N/A

Other Notes

See the list of previous awards here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-invests-251-million-expand-infrastructure-support-co2

Deadline (Announced or Anticipated)

July 20, 2023

Funding Available

$2,250,000,000

Max Award Amount

Varies by topic area

Expected Allocations

20-70

Average Award (Estimated)

N/A

Matching Funds

20-50% cost share required, depnding on area of interest

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