GFO-25-307 - Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement

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GFO-25-307 - Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement

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Solicitation TypeGrant Funding Opportunity

Solicitation NumberGFO-25-307

Solicitation StatusActive

DivisionEnergy Research and Development

ProgramCarbon Removal Innovation Support Program

Release DateMay 01, 2026

Submission DeadlineJuly 31, 2026, 11:59 pm

Questions DeadlineMay 29, 2026, 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT: For this solicitation, use the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal (link is external)") to submit an application. Applicants must have or create a user account in order to apply for this solicitation. For assistance, view the User Registration Instructions and Applying for a Solicitation. Purpose

This solicitation supports the development and deployment of advanced direct air capture (DAC) carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies through pre-commercial pilot and demonstration projects under real-world conditions. Additional Information Pre-Application Workshop Presentation (See Solicitation Files) Pre-Application Workshop Event Recording (See Event Page) Solicitation Files File

00_GFO-25-307_Solicitation Manual_ada.docx File

01_GFO-25-307_Attachment_01_Executive_Summary_Form_ada.docx File

02_GFO-25-307_Attachment_02_Project_Narrative_ada.docx File

03_GFO-25-307_Attachment_03_Project_Team_Form_ada.docx File

04_GFO-25-307_Attachment_04_Scope_of _Work _Template_ada.docx File

05_GFO-25-307_Attachment_05_Project_Schedule_Template_ada.xlsx File

06_GFO-25-307_Attachment_06_Budget_Template.xlsx File

07_GFO-25-307_Attachment_07_CEQA_Compliance_Form_ada.docx File

08_GFO-25-307_Attachment_08_Past_Projects_Information_ada.docx File

09_GFO-25-307_Attachment_09_Commitment_and_Support_Letters_Form_ada.docx File

10_GFO-25-307_Attachment_10_Project_Performance_Metrics_ada.docx File

11_GFO-25-307_Attachment_11_Applicant_Declarations_ada.docx File

GFO-25-307_Pre-Application_Workshop_Presentation_ada.pdf Solicitation Events

May212026 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-307 - Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement

May 21, 2026\ 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Remote Access Only Funding Solicitation Contact

Please contact the Energy Commission agreement officer within the solicitation manual.

Contact

California Energy Commission

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Sacramento, CA 95814

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Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Smart Cities.

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

GFO-25-307 - Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement is administered by California Energy Commission (CEC), listed via California Energy Commission.