Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grants

(TEDC )
CFDA 15.148 Active Project Grants (Discretionary)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.7M FY2025
$250K
FY18
$907K
FY20
$8.1M
FY21
$300K
FY22
$2.5M
FY23
$14.1M
FY24
$2.7M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.148 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This grant program received 28 applications, requesting $8.3 million. The Division funded 21 applications, at a total of $3.6 million.
FY2025 This grant program received 41 applications, requesting $12.1 million in funds. The Division funded 16 applications, at a total of $3.9 million.

Program Objective

To provide development grants to Indian tribes for use in developing and sustaining the managerial and technical capacity needed to develop their energy resources, and to properly account for resulting energy production and revenues. Proposals from tribes should strive to achieve the following stated goals: Evaluated the type and range of energy development activities that a tribe way want to assume under a TERA; Determine the current level of scientific, technical, administrative, for financial management capacity of the tribe to assume responsibility for the identified development activities; and determine which scientific, technical, administrative, or financial management capacities need enhancement and what process and/or procedures the grantee may use to eliminate these capacity gaps.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Beneficiaries

  • 20
  • 36
  • 9

Federally Recognized Tribal Governments and their members.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Applications must meet all requirements published in the Federal Register notice and be submitted to IEED, Division of Indian Energy Policy Development, Room 20 - South Interior Building, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20245.

Award Procedure

Recommendations from an IEED technical evaluation committee must be approved by the Director, IEED.

30 to 45 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Federally recognized tribes whose lands are held in trust or restricted fee by the Federal government.

Required Documentation

Application for financial assistance must contain a formal signed resolution of the governing body of the tribe; a proposal describing the planned activities and deliverable products; and a detailed budget estimate.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Winter Jojola-Talburt
720-207-8063
Deputy Division Chief and Acting Division Chief, Lakewood, CO 80401
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-19. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:35:12.