Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant
Agency: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Assistance Listings: 15.038 -- Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands
Last Updated: May 6, 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 Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant. The EMDP grant seeks to identify, evaluate, and assess, energy or mineral resources and related projects on Indian land.Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America"s 250th birthday (American250). 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.Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive EMDP 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). EMDP grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3501.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Additional information
Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive EMDP 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).
Grantor contact information
Description
Jo Ann Metcalfe
Jo.Metcalfe@bia.gov
Jo.Metcalfe@bia.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| EMDP_NOFO_BIA-EMDP-2026.docx | EMDP NOFO BIA-EMDP-2026.docx | May 6, 2026 09:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 18, 2026
Electronically submitted applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on June 18, 2026 in grants.gov.
Award
$7,400,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$2,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BIA-EMDP-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:
1
Posted date:
May 6, 2026
Archive date:
June 30, 2026
