Department of Energy · Energy · Economic Development
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)
Funds creation of regional networks of clean-hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure. Industry-led consortia with state and local government partners.
Program facts
- Typical award
- $100M – $1.2B
- Non-federal match
- 50% (approximate)
- Audience
- Cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments
- Application window
- Initial seven hubs selected October 2023; future rounds depend on appropriations.
- Typical prep time
- 24–52 weeks
- Statutory authority
- IIJA §40314 (42 U.S.C. §16161a)
Catalog entry last verified 2026-05-24 · Verify on the agency page →
Eligibility at a glance
- Cities are eligible applicants.
Cities partner as consumer or workforce stakeholders in industry-led applications. Amounts and timing approximate; verify directly with administering agency.
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