# Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/bia-emdp-2026-energy-and-mineral-development-program-emdp-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362280

> Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $10,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $7.4 million in total. Applications closed on June 18, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | BIA-EMDP-2026 |
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 18, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $7.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.038 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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).

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is BIA-EMDP-2026 still open?

No. It closed on June 18, 2026.

### Who can apply for Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant?

Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant?

Closed June 18, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $7.4 million in total across about 20 awards.

### Who has won Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Cook Inlet Region Inc, Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes, Wind River Inter-Tribal Council. The program made 58 awards worth $19.3 million in that time.