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Unleashing Tribal Energy Development

Golden Field Office

DE-FOA-0003548

DOE-GFO

General Information

$50,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
July 24, 2026
Closing Date:
40
Expected No. of Awards
$7,500,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
DE-FOA-0003548

Owning Agency:
DOE-GFO

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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
Response Date Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Mar 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Aug 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 7,500,000
Award Floor 250,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Info on Eligibility: N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name Golden Field Office
Link to Additional Information: Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 2022871878

CFDA Program(s)

  • 81.087: Renewable Energy Research and Development
   

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