Description
The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant seeks to build Tribal management, organizational, and technical capacity needed to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Indian land. Grants may fund development of organizational and business structures for energy development, as well as legal and regulatory infrastructure. The grant is open to Federally recognized Tribal entities, and the applicant must have a currently active and accurate Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) enrollment with the BIA. The project duration is one year, and the award range is between $10,000 and $450,000.
• The grant will support the development of Tribal energy codes and policies,
• The establishment of organizational structures capable of engaging in commercial energy development or management activities,
• The development of Tribal business charters under Federal law,
• The development of energy or fuel management strategies to plan for circumstances that put a significant financial and safety burden on Tribes.