The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced a $15 million funding opportunity to enhance the availability and affordability of clean hydrogen for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. This initiative supports the conversion of various feedstocks, including biomass, household waste, industrial wastes, and waste plastics, into synthesis gas to enable the cost-effective production of clean hydrogen. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the Biden-Harris Administration's target of achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. The funding opportunity announcement focuses on two key areas: research and development toward demonstrating entrained flow gasification technologies for alternative feedstocks, and fluidized bed gasification technologies for alternative feedstocks. Projects are required to address societal considerations, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the research process. By reducing the cost of clean hydrogen production, the DOE's initiative aligns with the Hydrogen Shot initiative, aiming to lower the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% to $1 per kilogram within a decade. The technologies developed under this funding will support the commercial development of new clean hydrogen pathways in the United States, utilizing diverse domestic resources and low-carbon pathways for hydrogen production. The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management emphasizes reducing environmental and climate impacts by focusing on carbon capture, carbon conversion, hydrogen production with carbon management, methane emissions reduction, and other key technology areas. Applicants targeting this funding opportunity are encouraged to consider the broader impacts of their projects and work towards delivering equitable access and benefits to society. The deadline for applications is November 22, 2024, and all inquiries should be directed through FedConnect.