; (B) pilot studies of ex situ mineralization; and (C) pilot studies of in situ mineralization for carbon storage. (4) Carbon utilization In carrying out carbon utilization activities under the program, the Secretary shall consider carrying out activities relating to the integration of carbonation with carbon dioxide capture processes. (5) Crosscutting activities In carrying out cross-cutting activities under the program, the Secretary shall consider carrying out activities relating to— (A) carbon dioxide removal data collection and publication; (B) technology cost and performance; (C) integrated carbon systems modeling; and (D) decision science. ; (4) by inserting after subsection (g) (as so redesignated) the following: (h) Competitive demonstration awards (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection the Secretary shall make competitive awards for a portfolio of carbon dioxide removal demonstration projects described in paragraph (2). (2) Eligibility Subject to subsection (e), to be eligible for an award under paragraph (1), a carbon dioxide removal demonstration project shall— (A) use 1 or more technologies and strategies described in subsection (c), including activities described in subsection (i); (B) have a total cost of not less than $10,000,000; (C) be located in the United States or, in the case of ocean-based projects, within the territorial sea or exclusive economic zone of the United States; (D) have the potential for large-scale, cost-effective replication; and (E) meet such other provisions as may be established by the Secretary consistent with the purposes of this section. (3) Allocation In making awards under paragraph (1), out of the funds provided under subsection (m)(1), the Secretary shall allocate— (A) $500,000,000 to projects with total costs of not less than $10,000,000 and not more than $100,000,000; (B) $750,000,000 to projects— (i) with a total cost of more than $100,000,000