GFO-25-307 - Direct Air Capture Pre-Commercial Demonstration and Community Engagement

This California Energy Commission grant program funds pre‑commercial pilot and demonstration projects for direct‑air‑capture (DAC) technologies, coupled with community‑engagement activities. The solicitation attracted 14 proposals, three of which were recommended for award totaling $11 million in CEC funding, with required private‑sector match contributions. Successful awardees will deploy and test DAC systems under real‑world conditions, generate performance data, and engage local communities to promote carbon‑removal solutions. • Funding: $11 M total across three awardees (individual awards ranging from $2.5 M to $5 M). • Scope: Development, field‑demonstration, and community outreach for advanced DAC technologies. • Requirements: Applicants must provide substantial private‑sector match funding (≈$0.5‑$1.3 M) and meet technical, cost, and impact criteria.