# Minority Economic Impact (81.137)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/81-137-minority-economic-impact/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Minority Economic Impact is run by Department of Energy. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $63.8 million in 21 grants, about $3.0 million per award.

## Objectives

The program objectives are to enhance the participation and sustainability of MSIs and MBEs in energy and STEM sectors throughout the country, including the DOE complex, particularly its national laboratories. This initiative is to increase the number of sustained, strategic, public-private partnerships that will provide professional development to underserved communities to include: minority students; minority workers; minority businesses; women; veterans; and returning citizens.
This program’s interest includes: Minority Education: Increasing the participation of students enrolled in MSIs across the nation in STEM disciplines. Workforce Development: providing individuals the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and training to improve their opportunities for employment. Capacity Building: Strengthening the STEM capabilities of MSIs by collaborating with the Department’s national laboratories and scientific facilities. Technical Assistance: to enhance competitiveness through sharing information and expertise, instruction, skills, and working knowledge relative to particular needs and priorities. Training: certification, apprenticeship, placement preparation, and partnerships with community colleges to develop and deliver targeted training for regional energy sector employment opportunities. Workforce/Pipeline Analysis: DOE/ED recognizes the importance of research on disparities and opportunities for people in minority communities, minority serving institutions (MSIs), and minority business enterprises.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $503,063 | 3 |
| 2022 | $31.3 million | 8 |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 6 |
| 2024 | $26.6 million | 10 |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 2 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claflin University | South Carolina | $20.0 million |
| Northwest Indian College Foundation | Washington | $5.0 million |
| Tennessee State University | Tennessee | $5.0 million |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico | $4.8 million |
| Florida a & M University | Florida | $4.1 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | $3.6 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas | $3.1 million |
| Texas State University | Texas | $3.0 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | $3.0 million |
| University of California, Merced | California | $2.9 million |
| Black Owners of Solar Services | Virginia | $2.9 million |
| Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | $2.1 million |
| Santa Fe Indian School, Inc. | New Mexico | $1.5 million |
| Interstate Renewable Energy Council Inc | New York | $1.2 million |
| Southern University Shreveport | Louisiana | $575,000 |
| Pathways United, LLC | Missouri | $574,245 |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials | Virginia | $267,695 |
| Florida International University | Florida | $123,000 |
| Elizabeth City State University | North Carolina | $110,562 |
| Fort Valley State University | Georgia | $100,083 |