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The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant is a grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that funds federally recognized Native American Tribal governments and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) seeking to evaluate and develop the energy and mineral resource potential of their lands.
The program supports development of biomass, industrial minerals (sand and gravel), precious minerals (gold, silver, platinum), base minerals (lead, copper), and renewable energy resources. Projects are led by Tribes in accordance with their own goals and priorities, with BIA providing financial assistance and technical support. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribal governments and TEDOs.
Awards reach up to $2,500,000 per project. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant | Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant Offering solutions to Tribes for all their renewable and non-renewable energy and mineral needs Our Division of Energy and Mineral Development provides the opportunity for Tribes to receive financial assistance to evaluate the energy and mineral resource potential of their lands through its grants.
We know that millions of acres of Tribal lands hold vast natural resources. We support development efforts led by Tribes in accordance with Tribal goals and priorities.
Resources Eligible for Funding Biomass — Woody and Waste Industrial minerals (sand and gravel) Precious minerals (gold, silver, and platinum) Base minerals (lead, copper, and zinc) Ferrous metal minerals (iron, tungsten, and chromium) Activities Eligible for Funding Defining Potential Targets for Development The EMDP Grant closed on August 13, 2025 View this funding opportunity at grants. gov . Active SAM.
gov account and UEI number is required . Check on your Tribe's status now! Visit the "Apply" page to learn more about the requirements The grant application process has changed, all applications must be submitted through grants.
gov. The applications are processed through GrantSolutions. If you have any questions, please contact: Division of Energy and Mineral Development telephone: (303) 969-5270 e-mail: emdpgrants@bia. gov EMDP Grant Application Process Presentation This presentation is about the EMDP grant application process, documents needed, timeline.
This presentation was accompanied by a live Q & A webinar session on Microsoft Teams on April 4, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM MDT. Please contact us for additional information and FAQs. If an eligible entity receives a grant award, can they sub-contract the work to a non-profit to conduct the work?
Yes. Eligible entities follow their internal procurement procedures. What is the CFDA Number for the Energy and Mineral Development Program grant?
15. 038 is the listing number for EMDP. What does the abbreviation UEI mean?
Unique Entity Identifier. What is the deadline for technical assistance? 3 weeks prior to the deadline.
For example, current proposals are due August 13, 2025. Technical assistance requests related to this grant NOFO must be received prior to July 23, 2025. Technical assistance requests not related to this NOFO can be submitted at any time.
Learn more about our Technical and Business Advisory Services . Can an entity who has an active EMDP award apply for a new grant? Yes, they can apply for a new grant.
However, the status of the existing grant will be taken into account by DEMD management. For example, if the entity has not been completing work or reporting on the existing award, that could negatively impact the review of a new application. For specific situations, please feel free to email EMDPgrants@bia.
gov Will there be another EMDP funding opportunity next year? Yes, we anticipate another EMDP funding opportunity next year. Please check back for the next Notification of Funding Opportunity.
All federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, bands, villages, nations, or communities are eligible for EMDP grant funding. In addition, any Tribal Energy Development Organization (TEDO) is eligible for an EMDP grant.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) is funded by Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.