Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant — Bureau of Indian Affairs funding opportunity
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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Information Our Division of Energy and Mineral Development provides the opportunity for Tribes to receive financial assistance to evaluate the energy and mineral resource potential of their lands through its grants. We k...

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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About this opportunity

Information Our Division of Energy and Mineral Development provides the opportunity for Tribes to receive financial assistance to evaluate the energy and mineral resource potential of their lands through its grants. We know that millions of acres of Tribal lands hold vast natural resources. We support development efforts led by Tribes in accordance with Tribal goals and priorities. Resources Eligible for Funding Biomass — Woody and Waste Hydro Geothermal Oil Natural gas Coal bed methane Uranium Coal Industrial minerals (sand and gravel) Precious minerals (gold, silver, and platinum) Base minerals (lead, copper, and zinc) Ferrous metal minerals (iron, tungsten, and chromium) Activities Eligible for Funding Resource Assessment Exploration Studies Feasibility Studies Market Studies Engineering Studies Economic Evaluation Defining Potential Targets for Development The EMDP Grant is now CLOSED If you have any questions, please contact: Division of Energy and Mineral Development e-mail: [email protected] EMDP Application Process Presentation View the video May 14, 2026 This virtual informational webinar was held to help prospective applicants understand the FY2026 NOFO, application requirements, and evaluation criteria. FAQs If an eligible entity receives a grant award, can they sub-contract the work to a non-profit to conduct the work? Yes. Eligible entities follow their internal procurement procedures. What is the CFDA Number for the Energy and Mineral Development Program grant? 15.038 is the listing number for EMDP. What does the abbreviation UEI mean? Unique Entity Identifier. What is the deadline for technical assistance? 3 weeks prior to the deadline. For example, current proposals are due August 13, 2025. Technical assistance requests related to this grant NOFO must be received prior to July 23, 2025. Technical assistance requests not related to this NOFO can be submitted at any time. Learn more about our Technical and Business Advisory Services . Can an entity who has an active EMDP award apply for a new grant? Yes, they can apply for a new grant. However, the status of the existing grant will be taken into account by DEMD management. For example, if the entity has not been completing work or reporting on the existing award, that could negatively impact the review of a new application. For specific situations, please feel free to email [email protected] Will there be another EMDP funding opportunity next year? Yes, we anticipate another EMDP funding opportunity next year. Please check back for the next Notification of Funding Opportunity. Eligibility Information All federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are eligible for EMDP grant funding. In addition, any Tribal Energy Development Organization (TEDO) is eligible for an EMDP grant. A TEDO is an business organization that is completely owned by individuals of AI/AN descent and engages in the development of energy resources. What Would You Like to Do? Top Tasks Apply for an EMDP Grant All Other Tasks DEMD Grant Programs What You Need to Know DEMD Grants General Information Past Funded EMDP Grant Projects News Indian Affairs awards $3.9 million to promote economic d… Press Release The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced grants under two programs that support economic… BIA Announces Over $6.5 Million in Energy and Mineral De… Press Release WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced today that it has awarded more than 6.5 million in Energy… More News Additional Information Related Services Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG) Living Languages Grant Program (LLGP) Additional Resources EMDP on Grants.Gov Contact Us

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Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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