# TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0003403-tribal-colleges-and-universities-planning-for-clean-energy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356551

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $350,000 (at least $100,000) to colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 18, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0003403 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 18, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.087 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) for planning to transition their campuses to clean energy. Eligible clean energy planning activities under this FOA, may include, but are not limited to: (1) Strategic energy planning; (2) Conducting an energy options analysis; (3) Conducting energy audits to establish baseline energy use and energy efficiency options; (4) Developing an energy organization or office; (5) Conducting climate resiliency planning; (6) Establishing energy policy, regulations, or codes to reduce energy use or promote energy development; and, (7) Obtaining skills and training related to energy use, development, or management. Applicants may propose a single eligible planning activity, multiple planning activities, or all eligible activities, provided the amount of DOE funding being requested does not exceed the maximum DOE funding per individual award specified under Section II.A.1 of the FOA. No recipient cost share is required under this FOA. DOE expects to make approximately $5 million of federal funding available for new awards under this FOA. The actual level of funding, if any, depends on Congressional appropriations. DOE anticipates making approximately 15 to 35 awards under this FOA. DOE funding per individual award under this FOA will range from no less than $100,000 to a maximum of $350,000. Further, DOE anticipates making awards with a period of performance of approximately two(2) to three (3) years. See the FOA document for a full description.

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0003403 still open?

No. It closed on December 18, 2024. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003647, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from colleges and universities and tribes.

### What is the deadline for TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025?

Closed December 18, 2024. 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 $350,000 each. About $5.0 million in total across about 35 awards.

### Who has won Renewable Energy Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon State University, University of Utah, Avapco LLC. The program made 900 awards worth $2.5 billion in that time.