This funding opportunity underscores the fundamental role of energy in strengthening Tribal economies and unleashing American energy.
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
March 25, 2026
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Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million funding opportunity aimed at fostering affordable, reliable, and secure energy solutions across Indian Country.
The Office of Indian Energy is pleased to offer this opportunity to support Tribal-led community-scale energy project planning and development, and— for the first time in Office history, large-scale energy project planning. This funding opportunity underscores the fundamental role of energy in strengthening Tribal economies and unleashing American energy.
DOE anticipates issuing awards up to $7,500,000 (funding per individual award will vary). This funding opportunity has zero or 10% cost share available with no reduction request required, depending on the type of project. This funding opportunity also has a reduced application length to reduce the time burden to apply.
Through the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development funding opportunity, the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native regional corporations and Village corporations; Tribal and intertribal organizations; Tribal Energy Development Organizations; and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Applications are due July 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
Download the full funding opportunity document to learn more and apply.
Informational Webinar
The Office of Indian Energy will host an informational webinar on April 9, 2026, to provide interested Applicants with an overview of the funding opportunity, including how to apply. In addition to an overview, the webinar will cover who is eligible to apply, what an application needs to include, cost share and other requirements, how to ask questions, and how applications will be selected for funding. Register to attend the informational webinar.