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Office of Indian Energy Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities
The Office of Indian Energy provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to develop and deploy energy infrastructure and technology, as well as a no-cost technical assistance program.
This page will be updated when new opportunities are available.
| TITLE & DESCRIPTION | TYPE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development (DE-FOA-0003548): $50 Million A $50 million funding opportunity is now open and aims to foster affordable, reliable, and secure energy solutions in Indian Country by supporting Tribal-led community-scale energy project planning and development and large-scale energy project planning. | DOE Indian Energy Funding Opportunity | Applications due by 7/24/2026 at 5 p.m. ET |
Technical Assistance for Tribal Energy Projects Technical assistance for Tribal energy projects is provided at no-cost by experts from the Office of Indian Energy, DOE’s national laboratories, and other partnering organizations. Assists federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal entities, including Alaska Native regional corporations and village corporations, with energy planning, energy efficiency assessments, resource assessments, project planning, building codes and utility formation activities, as well as support to enhance the legal environment for energy sector commerce. | Technical Assistance for Tribal Energy Projects | Ongoing |
Additional Office of 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.
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Other Funding and Opportunities
This table lists current energy funding and related opportunities for Indian Tribes and Tribal entities from the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies and entities.