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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant – FY 2026 is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Trust Services – Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). This program provides funding for projects related to energy and mineral development.
While not exclusively for community development, it can support activities that indirectly benefit communities through resource development.
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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 is now live and accepting applications View this funding opportunity at grants. gov .
Deadline to apply is June 18, 2026, 11:59pm EDT 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 e-mail: emdpgrants@bia.
gov 2026 EMDP NOFO Webinar Recording - Application Process This virtual informational webinar was held to help prospective applicants understand the FY2026 NOFO, application requirements, and evaluation criteria. 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. A TEDO is an enterprise, partnership, consortium, corporation, or business organization that is completely owned by individuals of AI/AN descent and engages in the development of energy resources. What Would You Like to Do?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated for nonprofit organizations in the provided snippet, but BIA grants often include tribal organizations and potentially their non-profit partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 – $2,500,000 per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant – FY 2026 is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Trust Services – Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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