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Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant Program is sponsored by US Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs. Offers funding to tribal governments and federally recognized tribal entities to build capacity to manage and regulate energy resources on tribal lands.
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Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant | Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant Offering funding for Tribes to develop their energy business or expand their energy capabilities Every year, our Division of Energy and Mineral Development provides the opportunity for Tribes to receive financial assistance to establish the legal framework for developing and regulating their energy resources.
We know that millions and millions of acres of Tribal reservations hold vast natural resources. We support development efforts led by Tribes in accordance with Tribal goals and priorities.
Development Activities Eligible for Funding Developing the legal infrastructure to create any type of Tribal energy business Establishing an energy-focused corporation under Tribal or state incorporation codes Establishing an energy-related Tribal business charter under federal law (IRA Section 17 corporation) Learn more about choosing a Tribal business structure Regulatory Activities Eligible for Funding Developing or enhancing tribal policies, codes, regulations, or ordinances related to energy resource, including land-lease regulations for energy development purposes or for business purposes connected to an energy project Establishing a Tribal utility authority (TUA) Adopting secured transaction codes and a subsequent joint power agreement with a state government TEDC Grant Application Process Presentation This presentation about the TEDC grant application process which will provide additional resources to help better serve eligible applicants and streamline the grants process for Tribes and their energy & mineral projects.
This presentation was accompanied by a live Q & A session in December 2023. We hope to hold additional live sessions for the next TEDC grant announcement later this year. The TEDC Grant closed on January 16, 2025 View this funding opportunity at grants.
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If you have any questions, please contact: Division of Energy and Mineral Development telephone: (303) 969-5270 e-mail: tedcgrants@bia. gov Please check back for our next announcement. All federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, bands, villages, nations, or communities are eligible for TEDC grant funding.
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DEMD Grants General Information Past Funded TEDC Grant Projects Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG) Living Languages Grant Program (LLGP) 2020 TEDC Grant Solicitation Document Press Release - Sweeney Announces Applications Sought for TEDC Grant, 6/9/2020 Division of Energy and Mineral Development 13922 Denver West Parkway, Suite 200 9:00 a.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribal governments and federally recognized tribal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $450,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant Program is funded by US Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs. 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.
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