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DAC Pilot Prize

Pays U.S.-based teams up to $52.5 million in cash awards to design, build and operate first-of-a-kind direct air capture pilot plants.

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The prize pays out across four phases, from a concept paper and pre-FEED study through a full engineering design, permitting, and finally construction and at least 2,000 hours of operation. Only the winners of each phase can advance to the next, and progress must compound along a Concept-to-Operate timeline. The competition is currently closed to new entrants pending Administration guidance.

Climate Tech

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.