Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement, Energy Infrastructure Deployment on Tribal Lands
Through this planned Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the DOE Office of Indian Energy plans to solicit applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and
Tribal Energy Development Organizations. Under the planned FOA, DOE’s Office of Indian Energy anticipates making awards that range from $100,000 to $2,000,000 or from $250,000 to $4,000,000, depending on the Area of Interest. The DOE Office of Indian
Energy plans to issue the FOA Summer of 2022. If Applicants wish to be notified when the FOA is issued, they should subscribe to the DOE Office of Indian Energy email newsletter list on its website homepage
(https://energy.gov/indianenergy). When the FOA is released, applications will be accepted only through IE-Exchange (https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/).
For more information and to apply, click
here.
California Climate Investments
The California Climate Investments cap-and-trade program creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include
affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are made in disadvantaged
communities and low-income communities and households.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: accepted on a rolling basis.
Potlatch Resiliency Fund
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Native communities, the Potlatch Resiliency Fund seeks to protect our way of life by funding resiliency actions that create hope, social connection, adaption, flexibility and purpose.
This fund will provide grants that support general operating funds, projects, and artists.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: accepted on a rolling basis.
Rainforest Action Network Climate Action Grant
The Climate Action Fund (CAF) was established in 2009 to award small grants to frontline community groups that are fighting to prevent fossil fuels from being extracted and/or the construction of large point sources of greenhouse gas
emissions. CAF is a grassroots alternative to carbon offset programs. Instead of purchasing carbon credits, funds will be used to empower frontline communities to keep fossil fuels in the ground where they belong. Grants generally do
not exceed $2,500.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: accepted on a rolling basis.
Tribal Energy Plan Grant, Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
The Tribal Energy Plan Grant program is open until funding is fully subscribed. Applicants may apply for funding up to $25,000 for up to one year. The development of Tribal Energy Plans are intended to help tribal communities quickly
and efficiently triage the known practical and impactful strategies to reduce greenhouse gas, reduce energy costs, and operate more sustainably. The grants can be used to compensate the planning team for their time, contract the services
of consultants or other third-party experts, and cover the costs of public meetings and other methods soliciting public input.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: open until funds are fully subscribed.
Department of Energy Powering Unelectrified Tribal Building(s)
The DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribes to provide electric power to Tribal buildings that would otherwise be electrified by deploying integrated energy system(s) or energy infrastructure.
Individual awards vary depending on type of project with a range from $250,000 to $4,000,000.
For more information and to apply, click
here.
U.S. Department of Transportation: Tribal Transportation Bridge Program
The TTP Bridge Program is focused on improving the number of TTP bridges in poor condition. This information has been created to assist our partners working to improve the condition of BIA/Tribally owned bridges and
non-BIA/Tribally owned bridges.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: accepted on a rolling basis.
January 2025:
Tribal Energy Energy Planning and Development
Through the new $25 million funding opportunity announcement, the DOE Office
of Indian Energy anticipates making approximately 20–40 awards that range from $100,000 to $2,500,000 for projects that support the planning, assessment, and development of clean energy for Tribal buildings or on Tribal lands.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: January 23, 2025.
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
This program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors, including state and local
governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: January 31, 2025.
February 2025:
DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations - Energy Improvements in Rural of Remote Areas
This Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) funding opportunity provides support for rural and remote communities to build clean energy projects that benefit their communities. The goals of the program are to: 1) Deliver measurable and sustained benefits to people who live in
rural or remote areas; 2) Demonstrate effective rural or remote energy system approaches; 3) Build clean energy knowledge, experience, capacity, and self-reliance in rural and remote parts of America.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Concept papers due by: February 27, 2025.
March 2025:
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
The grants can help communities at any step in the planning process, and include funding, as well as training and technical support. The funding, anticipated at $100,000 per award, can be used over a twelve-month
period to advance activities ranging from risk assessments and community engagement to project prioritization and initial implementation. To be eligible for consideration, the community must be located in the
United States and facing significant climate-related challenges, based on environmental as well as socioeconomic considerations. The application and the work must also be done as a collaboration between a
community-based organization; a local, regional or Tribal government partner; and a climate adaptation professional.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Concept papers due by: March 3, 2025.
May 2025:
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program
The HEAR program will fund Tribes to provide energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades to low and middle-income households. Specifically, the HEAR program will provide $4.5 billion in rebates for high-efficiency
electricity upgrades in homes. These rebates will be administered by
states, territories, and Indian Tribes. These funds are non-competitive.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: May 31, 2025.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program for Tribal Nations
The U.S. Department of Energy’s EECBG Program provides $8.8 million of available non-competative funding to 774 eligible Tribal Nations, including Alaska Native Regional and Village corporations. EECBG Program funding
can be used as seed funding that can grow into bigger projects, assisting communities to meet energy efficiency goals. Tribal Nations can use EECBG Program funds to upgrade buildings, install renewable energy equipment,
or develop climate and clean energy plans.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: May 31, 2025.
No-Cost Technical Assistance Opportunities:
California Climate Investments Grants
CA’s tribal governments can receive funds to help fight climate change while addressing community needs for clean
transportation, clean air, land conservation, agricultural equipment, and more. For more information visit: http://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/funding-for-tribal-governments
On-Request Technical Assistance from DOE Office of Indian Energy
Who provide federally recognized Indian tribes, including Alaska Native villages, tribal energy resource development
organizations, and other organized tribal groups and communities, with technical assistance to advance tribal energy projects
at no cost. Technical experts from DOE and its national laboratories, along with other partnering organizations, provide support
to assist Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages with energy planning, housing and building energy efficiency, project
development, policy and regulation, resilience, and village power. For more information visit: https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/technical-assistance
Conservation Innovation Grants (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)
This program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation technologies and approaches,
while leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement in conjunction with agricultural production. The CIG
program does not fund research projects, rather it is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven conservation approaches
that have a high likelihood of success. The CIG program funds projects that target innovative, on-the-ground conservation,
such as pilot projects and field demonstrations. A proposed project must encompass the development, testing, evaluation,
and monitoring of: 1) conservation adoption approaches or incentive systems; 2) promising conservation technologies,
practices, systems, procedures, or approaches; or 3) environmental soundness with goals of environmental protection and
natural resources enhancement. Program has offered climate-related funding opportunities in the past. Eligibility: State,
local, or Tribal governments; non-governmental organizations; or individuals. www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig
Landscape Conservation Cooperatives – LCCs (Dept. of Interior)
LCCs are a network of partnerships working for the sustainability of America's land, water, wildlife, and cultural
resources. Partnerships include federal, state, and local governments, tribes, universities, NGOs, landowners, as well
as other stakeholders. These cooperatives (21 in total, representing different geographic areas of the country) build
upon existing science and conservation efforts that preserve water and land resources, as well as cultural partnerships.
Periodically, LCCs offer grants that support their core functions. www.fws.gov/science/SHC/lcc.html
Seventh Generation Fund
The Seventh Generation Fund is an Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the
uniqueness of Native peoples throughout the Americas. It offers an integrated program of advocacy, small grants,
training and technical assistance, media experience and fiscal management, lending its support and extensive
expertise to Indigenous grassroots communities. Its Sustainable Communities Program Area provides seed money,
organizational support and technical training to Native grassroots community-based projects striving for
holistic community health and renewal. It supports traditional agricultural methods, renewable forms of
energy and sustainable strategies for development that preserve or restore traditional life-ways for future
generations. http://7genfund.org/index.php
EPA Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities Program
EPA's Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Communities Program helps communities, states,
tribes and others understand risks associated with contaminated or potentially contaminated
properties, called brownfields, and learn how to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse
them. EPA funds three organizations—Kansas State University, the New Jersey Institute of
Technology and the Center for Creative Land Recycling—to serve as independent sources of
technical assistance. Each of these TABs has an extensive network of partners, contractors
and other contacts that provides services across the country. They help communities tackle a
variety of challenges related to identifying, assessing, cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields.
The technical assistance comes at no cost to communities.
Applications Due: Not Applicable.
Eligible Entities: State, local and tribal governments.
For more information, visit the
technical assistance description.
On Request Technical Assistance from DOE Office of Indian Energy
The DOE Office of Indian Energy provides federally recognized Indian tribes, including Alaska Native villages, tribal energy resource development organizations, and other organized tribal groups and communities, with technical assistance to advance tribal energy projects at no cost. Technical experts from DOE and its national laboratories, along with other partnering organizations, provide support to assist Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages with energy planning, housing and building energy efficiency, project development, policy and regulation, resilience, and village power. Applications Due: Not Applicable. Eligible Entities: Tribal governments
For more information, visit the
technical assistance description.
NREL Solar Technical Assistance Team
The Solar Technical Assistance Team (STAT) Network gathers NREL solar technology and deployment experts to provide unbiased information on solar policies and issues for state and local government decision makers. The expert assistance is intended to support legislators, regulators, state agencies, and their staff members in making informed decisions about solar projects and policies. The STAT Network is a project of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office that is implemented in partnership with NREL. Applications Due: Not Applicable. Eligible Entities: State and local governments.
For more information, visit the
technical assistance description.
NREL Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Team
The Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Team is a network of energy efficiency policy and implementation experts who provide timely, unbiased expertise to assist policymakers and regulators in making informed decisions about energy efficiency programs and policies. Requests for technical assistance must be submitted by state officials, including state legislative or regulatory bodies and their staff members. Applications Due: Not Applicable. Eligible Entities: State and local governments.
For more information, visit the
technical assistance description.
