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Tribal Energy Development Capacity

ID: BIA-TEDC-2025-01 • Type: Posted

Description

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 to build Tribal capacity for energy resource regulation and management.The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant program seeks to develop the Tribal management, organizational and technical capacity needed to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Federally recognized tribal land. TEDC grants equip Federally recognized tribal entities to regulate and manage their energy resources through development of organizational and business structures and legal and regulatory infrastructure.Examples of projects TEDC grants may fund include establishment of Tribal business charters under Federal, state, or Tribal law with a focus on energy resource development; adoption and/or implementation of a secured transactions code; feasibility studies on forming a Tribal utility authority; and development of Tribal energy regulations.
Background
The Secretary of the Interior, 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 to build Tribal capacity for energy resource regulation and management.

The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant program aims to develop the Tribal management, organizational, and technical capacity needed to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Federally recognized tribal land. TEDC grants equip these entities to regulate and manage their energy resources through the development of organizational and business structures and legal and regulatory infrastructure.

Grant Details
TEDC grants may fund projects such as: establishment of Tribal business charters under Federal, state, or Tribal law focused on energy resource development; adoption and/or implementation of a secured transactions code; feasibility studies on forming a Tribal utility authority; and development of Tribal energy regulations.

The program provides funding on a one-time basis for projects that can be completed within the award's period of performance, which is one year. Capacity developing activities include establishing organizational structures capable of engaging in commercial energy development or management activities, enhancing Tribal energy policies, enacting regulations for energy resource leasing, and developing management strategies for energy or fuel.

Eligibility Requirements
Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive TEDC grants for projects on Indian land. All applications must include a Tribal resolution stating the Tribe’s commitment to comply with grant requirements. Applicants currently under BIA sanction Level 2 or higher due to non-compliance with the Single Audit Act are ineligible.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for TEDC grants is one year from the date of award.

Grant Value
The award ceiling is $450,000 and the award floor is $10,000. DEMD anticipates funding approximately 10-30 grants under this announcement.

Place of Performance
Projects must occur on Indian land as defined under 25 U.S.C. § 3502.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.148 - Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 10/18/24 the Bureau of Indian Affairs posted grant opportunity BIA-TEDC-2025-01 for Tribal Energy Development Capacity. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.148 Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grants.

Timing

Posted Date
Oct. 18, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 20 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Grant application packages must be submitted into Grants.gov no later than 11:59 EST, on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. DEMD will not consider proposals received after this time and date.
Last Updated
Oct. 18, 2024, 11:31 a.m. EDT
Version
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive TEDC grants for projects on Indian land, as provided under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended and codified under section 3502 of title 25 of the United States Code (25 U.S.C. § 3502 (a)). TEDC grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3502. All grant applications must be accompanied by a Tribal resolution stating the Tribe’s commitment to fully comply with grant award requirements and identifying the Tribal grant lead point of contact. If there exists within the Tribal government a policy, procedure, or other business rule that clearly establishes said authority to commit the Tribe a complying with the terms of grant awards and accompanied by a written statement from the authorized Tribal POC explicitly committing the Tribe to fully complying with the terms of the TEDC award as stated in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In this case only, grant applications may be accompanied by a written Tribal statement of commitment other than but of like effect to a Tribal resolution only. Upon successful award of the grant, the Department shall direct all grant funding to the successful Tribal grantee. The Tribal grantee will then be responsible for distributing monies within the Tribe, Tribal Energy Development Organization, or other Tribal grant management office as needed.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$450,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Contact Email
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(703) 390-6410
Additional Information Site
https://www.bia.gov/service/grants/tedc

Documents

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