Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DE-FOA-0003548
DOE Solicitation for Tribal Energy Development Projects and Pre-Development Activities
Buyer
Department of Energy, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
DE-FOA-0003548
NAICS
237130, 541620
The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, is seeking applications to support Tribal energy development projects across the United States. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Scope of Opportunity: - Funding for Tribal energy projects in three areas: - Community-scale energy deployment projects - Pre-development activities for community-scale projects - Pre-development activities for large-scale commercial Tribal energy projects - Funding Details: - Total available federal funding: approximately $50 million - Individual awards: $250,000 to $7,500,000 - Minimum 10% cost share required for community-scale deployment projects (Topic Area 1) - Eligibility: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Tribal organizations - Tribal Energy Development Organizations - Tribal Colleges and Universities - Notable Requirements: - Projects must advance affordable, reliable, and secure Tribal energy resources - Work must be performed in the United States - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are named; the solicitation is for project and service proposals, not for procurement of particular equipment or supplies - Services Requested: - Construction and deployment of energy assets for Tribal communities - Planning, assessment, and feasibility studies for both community-scale and large-scale energy projects
Description
The Department of Energy's 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. The funding opportunity includes three topic areas: community-scale energy deployment projects, pre-development activities for community-scale projects, and pre-development activities for large-scale commercial Tribal energy projects. Approximately $50 million in federal funding is available, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $7,500,000. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations.