GFO-25-308 - Distributed Clean Hydrogen Production with Onsite End Use (H2ONSITE)

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GFO-25-308 - Distributed Clean Hydrogen Production with Onsite End Use (H2ONSITE)

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Solicitation TypeGrant Funding Opportunity

Solicitation NumberGFO-25-308

Solicitation StatusActive

DivisionEnergy Research and Development

ProgramClean Hydrogen Program

Release DateJune 05, 2026

Submission DeadlineAugust 19, 2026, 11:59 pm

Questions DeadlineJune 23, 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

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund the demonstration of distributed-scale (up to 5 metric tons per day) hydrogen production facilities that are co-located with storage and end use to reduce clean hydrogen production costs, reduce retail prices, and decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors. Additional Information Pre-Application Workshop Event Recording (See Event Page) Pre-Application Workshop Presentation (See Solicitation Files) Solicitation Files File

00_GFO-25-308_Solicitation_Manual_ada.docx File

01_GFO-25-308_Attachment_01_Application_Screening_Form.docx File

02_GFO-25-308_Attachment_02_Executive_Summary_Form.docx File

03_GFO-25-308_Attachment_03_Project_Narrative.docx File

04_GFO-25-308_Attachment_04_Project_Team_Form.docx File

05_GFO-25-308_Attachment_05_Scope_of_Work_Template.docx File

06_GFO-25-308_Attachment_06_Project_Schedule_ada.xlsx File

07_GFO-25-308_Attachment_07_Budget_Forms.xlsx File

08_GFO-25-308_Attachment_08_CEQA_Compliance_Form.docx File

09_GFO-25-308_Attachment_09_Past_Projects_Information_Form.docx File

10_GFO-25-308_Attachment_10_Commitment_and_Support_Letters_Form.docx File

11_GFO-25-308_Attachment_11_Project_Performance_Metrics.docx File

12_GFO-25-308_Attachment_12_Applicant_Declarations.docx File

13_GFO-25-308_Attachment_13_References_for_Calculating_Energy_Use and GHG_Emission_ada.xlsx File

14_GFO-25-308 Attachment 14_Community_Engagement_Benefits_and_Impacts_Reference.docx File

15_GFO-25-308_Attachment_15_Appendix_G_from_CEQA_Handbook_ada.docx File

16_GFO-25-308_Attachment_16_Special_Terms_and_Conditions_for_Native_American_Tribes_and_California_Tribal_Organizations_ada.docx File

GFO-25-308_Pre-Application_Workshop_Presentation_ada.pdf Solicitation Events

Jun162026 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-308 - Distributed Clean Hydrogen Production with Onsite End Use (H2ONSITE)

June 16, 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, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

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-25-308 - Distributed Clean Hydrogen Production with Onsite End Use (H2ONSITE) is administered by California Energy Commission (CEC), listed via California Energy Commission.