The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has unveiled a funding opportunity worth $15 million to propel the accessibility and affordability of clean hydrogen as a fuel for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. This initiative is crucial to support the Biden-Harris Administration's target of achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. The funding will facilitate research and development projects focusing on converting varied feedstocks, such as coal, biomass, household waste, industrial wastes, and waste plastics, into synthesis gas (syngas) to enable economical production of clean hydrogen. The production of hydrogen through low-carbon methods using diverse domestic resources like natural gas, coal, and renewable energy sources, coupled with carbon capture and storage, is emphasized. The integration of gasification processes with carbon capture and storage is seen as an effective and affordable means to produce clean hydrogen while addressing greenhouse gas emissions. The technological advancements supported by this funding opportunity will contribute to the DOE's Hydrogen Shot initiative, which aims to slash the cost of clean hydrogen production by 80% to $1 per kilogram within a decade, thereby fostering the commercial development of new clean hydrogen pathways in the U.S. The areas of interest for this funding opportunity include research and development for entrained flow gasification technologies and fluidized bed gasification technologies for alternative feedstocks. Awardees are expected to provide a minimum of 20% cost-sharing for the projects. Eligible entities encompass a wide range, from individuals to governmental bodies, reflecting the collaborative effort required to advance clean hydrogen technologies.