Description
The Department of Energy's Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs is soliciting applications to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources for the benefit of Tribes and their members. The opportunity aims to support projects that promote Tribal sovereignty through energy development, efficiency, and use. The projects will be funded under three topic areas: serving the electric loads and supporting the energy needs of Tribes, completing pre-development activities for community-scale energy projects, and completing pre-development activities for large-scale commercial development of Tribal energy resources.
Some key points to consider:
• The DOE expects to make approximately $50 million of federal funding available for new awards under this opportunity.
• The award range is between $250,000 and $7,500,000.
• The opportunity is open to Native American tribal governments and organizations.
• Applicants must provide a cost-sharing contribution, which can be in the form of cash, cash equivalents, or in-kind contributions.
• The application must include a detailed project plan, budget, and other supporting documents.
• The DOE will review applications based on factors such as the project's technical merit, cost share, and potential impact on Tribal energy development.