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Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunities
The Office of Indian Energy provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to develop and deploy clean energy infrastructure and technology.
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On Jan. 16, 2025, the Office of Indian Energy issued a notice of intent (NOI) to release a $25 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) this spring to support energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. Awards from this planned NOFO are anticipated to range from $100,000 to $2.5 million or from $250,000 to $5 million, depending on the area of interest. Applications will be due about 90 days after the NOFO is issued. | Notice of Intent (NOI) | Notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) anticipated this spring. |
Tribal Clean Energy Planning and Development (DE-FOA-0003401) - $25 Million Under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), the Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations to:
DOE expects to make approximately $25 million of federal funding available under this FOA, with approximately 20–40 awards that range from $100,000 to $2,500,000. | Open | Application deadline extended to Feb. 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET. |
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Additional Indian Energy Funding Information
- Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange (Full legal documents and application instructions)
- Tribal Energy Projects Database
- Past Funding Opportunities
- Project Success Stories
- Funding History.
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Other Funding and Opportunities
This table lists current clean energy funding and related opportunities for Indian Tribes and Tribal entities from the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies and entities.
Other Funding and Opportunities
Additional Resources
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Download the Department of Energy's Tribal Nations and Native Communities Resource Guide.
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Find funding, financing, and incentives for tribal energy development and deployment from the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies and entities.
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Find policies and financial incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency by state.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development offers this guide to help rural communities interested in energy efficiency and clean energy generation.
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List of DOE programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs and Inflation Reduction Act
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Review funding opportunities collected by the Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization (IWG).
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Funding opportunities for electrified transportation are available for tribal nations from the federal government.