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Unleashing Tribal Energy Development — DEFOA0003548 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. This funding opportunity aims to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources.
It seeks to lower/stabilize energy costs, expand access, and advance development for Tribal economic development through community-scale deployment projects and pre-development/planning for both community-scale and large-scale commercial projects.
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Opportunity Listing - Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Agency: Golden Field Office Assistance Listings: 81. 087 -- Renewable Energy Research and Development Last Updated: March 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov DE-FOA-0003548: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the DOE 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.
Projects funded under this NOFO are expected to advance Tribal sovereignty through Tribal energy development, efficiency, and use. Projects under Topic Area 1 are expected to serve the electric loads and support the energy needs of Tribes at the scale of a Tribal community or communities.... These projects entail the construction of energy assets and projects.
Projects under Topic Area 2 are expected to complete all pre-development activities necessary for the deployment of community scale energy projects. Projects under Topic Area 3 are expected to complete necessary pre-development activities for large scale commercial development of Tribal energy resources which lead to enhancement and strengthening of Tribal energy and economic infrastructure.
DOE expects to make approximately $50 million of federal funding available for new awards under this NOFO. DOE may issue awards in one, multiple, or none of the Topic Areas. Please see full notification of funding opportunity at: https://ie-exchange.
energy. gov Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Other Native American tribal organizations Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated DE-FOA-0003548_FA_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_Part_2. pdf DE-FOA-0003548_FA_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_Part_2 Mar 25, 2026 06:19 PM UTC DE-FOA-0003548_Unleashing_Tribal_Energy_Development_Part_1.
pdf DE-FOA-0003548_Unleashing_Tribal_Energy_Development_Part_1 Mar 25, 2026 06:19 PM UTC Link to additional information Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations), Intertribal Organizations, Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and consortia of eligible applicants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows overall award range: $250,000 – $7,500,000. Topic Area 1 (Community-scale deployment) up to $7.5M; Topic Area 2 (Pre-development for community-scale) up to $1.5M; Topic Area 3 (Pre-development for large-scale) up to $2.5M. Approximately $50 million total available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development — DEFOA0003548 is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is a grant from U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs that support the energy needs of Tribes at the scale of a Tribal community or communities.
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development (DE-FOA-0003548) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. This funding opportunity aims to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources; lower/stabilize energy costs, expand access, and advance development for Tribal economic development through community-scale deployment and pre-development/planning for community-scale and large-scale commercial projects.
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