The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its decision to distribute $62 million to fund 20 projects focusing on next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. These projects, spread across 15 states, aim to advance critical elements of hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The investments are intended to support various end-uses for clean hydrogen and will contribute to the broader portfolio of research, development, and demonstration activities under the DOE Hydrogen Program. The DOE highlighted the unique properties of clean hydrogen, emphasizing its suitability for reducing emissions from chemical and industrial processes, heavy-duty transportation, and long-duration energy storage. Furthermore, clean hydrogen is seen as crucial for facilitating the integration of renewable power sources into the energy grid. Among the selected projects, there is a notable focus on enhancing components for hydrogen fueling of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, developing standardized hydrogen refueling stations for the future, and researching hydrogen fuel cell-powered port equipment. Additionally, efforts will be made to identify challenges related to siting, permitting, and installing hydrogen technology across the value chain. Community engagement for equitable deployment of hydrogen technologies is also a key area of focus, with the aim of enhancing the capacity of the DOE and its funded projects in conducting effective engagement activities. The projects selected for funding will be overseen by the DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, demonstrating the government's commitment to advancing clean hydrogen technologies and infrastructure across the nation.