Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
About This Grant
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
Grant Summary
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is a Golden Field Office grant providing $250K to $7.5M for tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-24 (closing in 18 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$250K–$7.5M
2026-07-24
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Unleashing Tribal Energy Development from Golden Field Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Golden Field Office before the deadline.
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Unleashing Tribal Energy Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development?
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development is offered by Golden Field Office and is generally open to tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development provide?
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development provides between $250K and $7.5M per award from Golden Field Office. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development deadline?
Applications for Unleashing Tribal Energy Development are due 2026-07-24 (closing in 18 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Golden Field Office, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development?
To apply for Unleashing Tribal Energy Development, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Golden Field Office.
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