DOE Tribal Energy Development Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0003548) to support Tribal energy development, efficiency, and use. Approximately $50 million in federal funding is available for federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations.
What changed
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003548) titled "Unleashing Tribal Energy Development." This initiative aims to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy development of Tribal energy resources, fostering Tribal sovereignty. The funding is divided into three topic areas: 1) construction of energy assets for community-scale loads, 2) pre-development for community-scale projects, and 3) pre-development for large-scale commercial development of Tribal resources. The DOE expects to make approximately $50 million available for new awards.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The application deadline is July 24, 2026. Award minimums range from $250,000 to $7,500,000, with an expected 40 awards. This is a grant opportunity with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Interested parties should consult the full notification of funding opportunity on the Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange or apply via Grants.gov.
What to do next
- Review funding opportunity DE-FOA-0003548 for eligibility and project alignment.
- Prepare and submit applications through Grants.gov by July 24, 2026.
- Consult the Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange for detailed project requirements.
Source document (simplified)
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
Description
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 Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Daniel Kaim 240-981-0901
daniel.kaim@hq.doe.gov
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| DE-FOA-0003548FANoticeofFundingOpportunityPart_2.pdf | DE-FOA-0003548FANoticeofFundingOpportunityPart2 | Mar 25, 2026 06:19 PM UTC |
| DE-FOA-0003548UnleashingTribalEnergyDevelopmentPart1.pdf | DE-FOA-0003548UnleashingTribalEnergyDevelopmentPart_1 | Mar 25, 2026 06:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange
Closing: July 24, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$50,000,000
Program Funding
40
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$7,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DE-FOA-0003548
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 25, 2026
Archive date:
August 23, 2026
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