Brazil's energy ministry has initiated a call for low-carbon and renewable hydrogen projects to vie for funding from the potential $1bn allocation under the industrial decarbonisation programme, orchestrated by the Washington-based Climate Investment Fund (CIF). Initially, the funding was thought to be solely for hubs within Brazil, but the ministry clarified that the scope extends globally, with preference towards projects in developing nations. The CIF, supported by the World Bank, is backing this initiative. Projects, to be considered, must be at a commercial scale and can encompass various low-carbon production pathways and technologies, such as carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) and ethanol reforming. The deadline for project submissions is set for 2 November, with the announcement of selected projects scheduled for 6 December. Following this, Brazil can present its project assortment to the CIF by 17 January. Each selected country stands to secure between $125mn to $250mn in funding for their projects, highlighting a substantial financial boost for hydrogen-related ventures and decarbonisation endeavors.