Tribal Clean Energy Planning and Development ? 2025

The Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy is planning to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Tribal Clean Energy Planning and Development. The FOA will provide funding for Indian Tribes, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations to conduct clean energy planning, assess the feasibility of deploying clean energy technology, and design and develop clean energy projects on Tribal Lands. The awards will be in the form of grants, with an estimated period of performance of 2-3 years. The DOE Office of Indian Energy anticipates making approximately $25 million available, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $2,500,000. Some key aspects of this opportunity include: • Conducting tribal clean energy planning • Assessing the feasibility and viability of deploying clean energy technology on Tribal Lands • Designing and developing clean energy projects on Tribal Buildings or Tribal Lands • A 10% recipient cost share of the total allowable project costs is anticipated to be required • The DOE Office of Indian Energy may provide an opportunity for eligible applicants to request a cost share reduction from 10% to 0% based on poverty rate and median household income of the tribal community relative to the statewide median household income.