Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative

About this funding opportunity

Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative is a funding opportunity to support the development and implementation of a regional energy hub.

Launched in March of 2024, the initiative makes available up to $5 million for eligible applicants to: Conduct research regarding the economic impact of an ethane energy storage hub; or Support the implementation of an energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen produced from natural gas feedstocks.

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In December 2024, ARC awarded nearly $4.7 million to three projects that will work to implement a hydrogen energy hub from natural gas feedstocks, as well as provide job training for Appalachians to work in the energy industry.

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Why an Energy Hub? Regional Opportunity

Appalachia is well positioned to strengthen regional economies by investing in its energy resilience. The region has the opportunity to leverage its ample access to low-cost natural gas to produce clean hydrogen. Questions?

Email energyhub@arc.gov to learn more.

Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative is administered by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), listed via Appalachian Regional Commission.