Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026
Agency: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Assistance Listings: 15.148 -- Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grants
Last Updated: June 2, 2026
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 for the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant. The TEDC grant seeks to build Tribal management, organizational and technical capacity needed to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Indian land. Grants may fund development of organizational and business structures for energy development, as well as legal and regulatory infrastructure....
Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America's 250th birthday (America250). This may include, but is not limited to, preservation 2 planning, interpretation, public engagement, and rehabilitation projects that recognize and honor the nation's founding, history, and cultural heritage.New TERA Pathways Topic Area - As part of this solicitation, applicants may elect to pursue activities aligned with the TERA Pathways Initiative, a strategic capacity building effort focused on supporting Tribal progress toward energy self-determination under the Tribal Energy Resource Agreement (TERA) framework. Applications should specify if they are applying for this topic area.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
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 2005, as amended, and codified under sections 3501-3503 of title 25 of the United States Code (25 U.S.C. §§ 3501-3503). TEDC grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3501.
Grantor contact information
Description
JoAnn Metcalfe, Grant Officer
Jo.Metcalfe@bia.gov
Jo.Metcalfe@bia.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| TEDC_NOFO_FY_2026.pdf | TEDC NOFO FY 2026.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 06:30 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 16, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on July 16, 2026 in grants.gov
Award
$6,800,000
Program Funding
30
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$450,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BIA-TEDC-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Energy
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
June 2, 2026
Archive date:
July 18, 2026
