GFO-22-903 - Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program (CA) Grant

The GFO-22-903 program by the California Energy Commission offers up to $20 million for cost-share grants aimed at advancing hydrogen projects. Funded projects should focus on producing, processing, delivering, or using hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources. This initiative aligns with California's climate goals, emphasizing benefits in air quality, equity, and workforce development, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Eligible projects are encouraged to maximize their impact across geographically diverse areas of the state.

GFO-22-903 - Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program (CA)
Background
This program was created under Assembly Bill (AB) 209 (The Energy and Climate Change budget bill, Chapter 251, Section 12, Chapter 7.6, Article 4, enacted in September 2022). The purpose is to implement projects to demonstrate or scale-up hydrogen production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use. The Clean Hydrogen Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Program and Funding Areas
Eligible projects shall include hydrogen projects that produce, process, deliver, store, or use hydrogen derived from water using eligible renewable energy resources, as defined in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, or produced from these eligible renewable energy resources. The program prioritizes projects that:

• benefit geographically diverse areas of the state andmaximize air quality, equity, health, and workforce benefits.
• The focus of applicant projects will vary based on the specific Federal FOA.
• Funding

Up to $20 million available for cost-share grants awarded under this solicitation for the Clean Hydrogen Program. The minimum and maximum funding amounts depend on the Federal FOA.