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.
July 2024:
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
The primary objective of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily
for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. These funds are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis until the amount set aside for this purpose is expended.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: July 15, 2024.
NDN Collective Community Self-Determination Grant
Community Self-Determination Grants are intended to support, strengthen and invest in the long-term visions, sustainability, and building of collective power of Indigenous Tribal Nations, Pueblos, tribal communities, grassroots movements and Indigenous-led
organizations. While we consider national efforts, we intentionally prioritize grassroots, community-based efforts and solutions. Significant, flexible, multi-year funding may include the infusion of general operating support, power building, capital and
holistic support for comprehensive initiatives and specific programs.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: July 17, 2024.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Under National Priority Area IV in the Request for Applicants, the EPA are seeking to establish a 5-year, $500K grant/cooperative agreement with an entity to provide technical support to Tribal NPA programs across the country through 1)
convening Tribal NPS Technical Exchanges, 2) providing direct NPS technical assistance to Tribal NPS programs, 3) convening technical NPS trainings for the Tribal NPS programs 4) coordinating with other federal agencies to leverage
technical and financial support 5) providing travel support for Tribal NPS staff to attend NPS-related trainings, etc.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: July 17, 2024.
August 2024:
Tribal Domestic Water Infrastructure
On April 2, The Department of the Interior announced that up to $320 million is available under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda through the Bureau of Reclamation to assist federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations as they plan and
construct domestic water infrastructure. This funding opportunity is open to Tribes in the 17 western U.S. states served by Reclamation, which will implement the program in two phases: phase one funding will be for planning, design or construction in fiscal
year 2024; and phase two funding will be for construction in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: August 4, 2024.
USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience
The Forest Service is providing at least $20 million in competitive funds to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages to support tribal participation in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.
Examples of emerging markets may include markets for water quality and quantity, carbon, biodiversity, and wetland restoration. Proposed activities must benefit nonindustrial private forest land, which includes land that is rural, forested or able to
grow trees, and owned by a tribe, tribal member(s), or non-Tribal private forest landowner(s).
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: August 21, 2024.
September 2024:
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase II
Reclamation began providing funding for watershed group development, watershed restoration planning, and watershed management project design (Phase I). Submit proposals for the second application period for Phase I activities to develop a watershed group,
complete watershed restoration planning activities, and design watershed management projects. Reclamation will award a successful applicant up to $100,000 per year for a period of up to three years, with no non-Federal cost-share required.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: September 4, 2024.
October 2024:
WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (round two)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding for projects that result in quantifiable water savings and wider sustainability goals. These projects will need to conserve and use water more efficiently, mitigate conflict risk in areas
at a high risk of future water conflict, and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability in the Western United States. These grants are available to local and regional governments, Federally recognized Native American Tribal
Governments, and irrigation or water districts.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: October 30, 2024.
NDN Collective Community Action Fund
Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and nations,
including responses to climate disasters. The average grant is $15,000 but can range up to $40,000.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: October 31, 2024.
November 2024:
Community Change Grants Program
EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program
(Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds
in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate
justice challenges. These place-based investments will be focused on community-driven initiatives to be responsive to community and stakeholder input.
For more information and to apply, click
here. Application deadline: November 21, 2024.
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.
