# Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/bia-tedc-2026-tribal-energy-development-capacity-tedc-grant-fy-2026/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362648

> Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $10,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $6.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | BIA-TEDC-2026 |
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $6.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.148 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive TEDC 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). TEDC grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3501.

## 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 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.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on July 16, 2026.

### Who can apply for Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026?

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

### What is the deadline for Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026?

Closed July 16, 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 $450,000 each. About $6.8 million in total across about 30 awards.

### Who has won Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Kawerak, Inc., Igiugig Village, Ute Indian Tribe. The program made 119 awards worth $26.7 million in that time.