The Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) for planning to transition their campuses to clean energy.
Donor Name: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/18/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Topic Area: Clean Energy Project Planning
Under this FOA, the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications to conduct clean energy planning. Projects selected are intended to result in specific outcomes (measurable results or end-products). Funds under this Topic Area are intended to cover internal personnel costs (e.g., energy and infrastructure management roles) and may be used for community outreach, including Native language translation.
Eligible planning activities under this Topic Area, may include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic energy planning;
- Conducting an Energy Options Analysis;
- Conducting energy audits to establish baseline energy use and energy efficiency options;
- Developing an energy organization or office;
- Conducting climate resiliency planning;
- Establishing energy policy, regulations, or codes to reduce energy use or promote energy development; and,
- Obtaining skills and training related to energy use, development, or management.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 5,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $350,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Grant Period
DOE anticipates making awards with a period of performance of approximately two (2) to three (3) years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- The DOE Office of Indian Energy will only consider applications from: (1) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Applications from a consortium of TCUs (Consortium) will be accepted but must be submitted by a single TCU acting as the Applicant and representing the Consortium.
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