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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. BIA-TEDC-2026 · Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required
No audit required
“"Applicants that are currently under BIA Sanction Level 2 or higher resulting from non-compliance with the Single Audit Act are ineligible for a TEDC award."” — From the announcement
Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

The Tribal Energy Development Capacity grant funds projects that build Tribal management, organizational, technical, business, and legal capacity to support energy development on Indian land. Only federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations can apply, and projects must take place on Indian land. Awards range from $10,000 to $450,000, with 15 to 30 awards expected, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Projects must last one year, and the program cannot fund equipment purchases, permitting fees, litigation-related legal fees, general education or coursework, or work by federal agencies. Applicants must include a Tribal resolution or other Tribal commitment document and an active UEI and ASAP enrollment.

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What it funds

  • Energy
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Planning & Coordination
  • Tribal & Indigenous Communities
  • Workers, Entrepreneurs & Producers
  • Arts, Culture, Humanities & Historic Preservation
  • Energy, Nuclear & Critical Materials
  • Workforce, Employment & Economic Mobility
Official description from grants.gov

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.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide