- NOFO Title and Funding Number: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development — DEFOA0003548
- Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
- Deadline for proposals: July 24, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Grant Amount: Overall award range: $250,000 – $7,500,000
- Topic Area caps: TA1 up to $7.5M; TA2 up to $1.5M; TA3 up to $2.5M
- Total Program Available Funding: Approximately $50 million (DOE expects to make ~40 awards)
- Match Required: TA1: 10% nonfederal cost share TA2 & TA3: 0% cost share
- Purpose of Funding: Advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources; lower/stabilize energy costs, expand access, and advance development for Tribal economic development through community‑scale deployment (TA1) and pre‑development/planning for community‑scale and large‑scale commercial projects (TA2/TA3).
- Eligibility: Eligible lead applicants include Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations), Intertribal Organizations, Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and consortia of eligible applicants.
Link to more information: Grants Listing – DEFOA0003548
CATEGORIES: Resiliency, Community Energy, Grid/Distributed Energy, Tribal Lands, and Pre‑Development/Feasibility