TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025
ID: 356551Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$100K - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356551

Additional Information

https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, is offering a funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges and Universities Planning for Clean Energy - 2025" aimed at assisting Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in planning their transition to clean energy. Eligible applicants can propose various planning activities, including strategic energy planning, energy audits, and climate resiliency planning, with the goal of enhancing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy initiatives within tribal communities. Approximately $5 million in federal funding is available, with individual grants ranging from $100,000 to $350,000, and applications must be submitted via the DOE's online portal by December 18, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the DOE at TribalGrants@hq.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TribalGrants@hq.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FOA.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) is offering a funding opportunity for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to plan their transition to clean energy through the "Tribal Colleges and Universities Planning for Clean Energy Transition - 2025" FOA. Approximately $5 million is available, with individual grants ranging from $100,000 to $350,000, and an expected grant period of 2-3 years. Eligible applicants must be TCUs, including consortia submitting a single application. The FOA outlines eligible project activities, including strategic energy planning, energy audits, and policy development aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. Importantly, the FOA specifies that no cost share is required. Applications must be submitted via IE-Exchange by December 18, 2024. Key selection factors may include geographic distribution, the need for energy cost reduction, and past grant history with the DOE. The initiative aligns with the DOE’s goal to enhance energy resources on tribal lands, supporting local economies while addressing climate resilience and sustainability.
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003403.pdf
    The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy is offering a funding opportunity for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to plan their transition to clean energy. The program aims to assist TCUs in developing strategic energy plans, conducting energy audits, analyzing energy options, and creating climate resiliency strategies. Approximately $5 million in federal funds is available, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $350,000. Applications must be submitted via the DOE's online portal by December 18, 2024. Eligible applicants include TCUs located in the contiguous United States and Alaska, with no cost-sharing requirement. Key considerations for selection include community energy costs, connection to power grids, and prior grant history. The awards will support measurable outcomes in clean energy planning, promoting energy development and reducing costs in Tribal communities. The FOA encourages careful adherence to submission and eligibility requirements, emphasizing the importance of applicant responsiveness during negotiation processes following award notifications.
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