The Secretary of the Interior (“Secretary”), through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grant proposals from Federally recognized tribal entities for technical assistance funding to identify, evaluate or assess energy or mineral resources and related projects.
Donor Name: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/13/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) supports Tribal efforts to advance Tribal self-governance through developing energy and mineral resources.
EMDP projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Initial resource exploration;
- Defining potential targets for development;
- Performing a market analysis to establish production/demand for a commodity;
- Performing economic evaluation and analysis of the resource;
- Baseline studies related to energy and mineral projects; and
- Other pre-development studies or work necessary to promote the use and development of energy and mineral resources.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,500,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
- Award Floor: $10,000.
Grant Period
The period of performance is one-year for this solicitation.
Eligibility Criteria
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
