The Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund Tribal Energy Plan Grant program will provide funding up to $50,000 for up to one year for tribal energy plan projects.
Donor Name: Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The development of Tribal Energy Plans are intended to help tribal communities quickly and efficiently triage the known practical and impactful strategies to reduce greenhouse gas, reduce energy costs, and operate more sustainably. The grants can be used to compensate the planning team for their time, contract the services of consultants or other third-party experts, and cover the costs of public meetings and other methods soliciting public input.
Types of renewable energy that can be included in the plan are: Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, bioenergy, biogas, biofuel, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, hydropower, nuclear, marine energy, ethanol, wave power, geothermal and ground source heat pumps.
Funding Information
- Applicants may apply for funding up to $50,000 for up to one year
- Grant Period: August 1, 2023 –July 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- The TSAF is committed to serving, supporting, and strengthening American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities by investing in solar energy development and sustainability.
- The TSAF eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Federal tribal governments in the lower 48 states and Alaska (tribal government programs, such as natural resources authority, energy departments, etc.) as well as tribal-led non-profit organizations with direct ties to the tribal community.
TSAF Review and Selection Criteria
Upon receipt of a TSAF application, the following funding criteria should be met regardless of the funding area applied for:
- Clear focus on building renewable energy infrastructure in the tribal community
- Clear plan of action, including specific goals and measurable objectives
- Feasible and cost-effective budget
- Clear outline of invested parties.
For more information, visit TSAF.
