Minority Economic Impact (81.137)
Minority Economic Impact (Assistance Listing 81.137) is run by the Department of Energy. It awarded $63.8 million in 21 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.9 million. Half of the 21 awards fell between $574,245 and $3.6 million, and they ranged from $100,083 to $20.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$63.8 million
- Grant awards21
- Typical award$2.9 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.0 million
- Size rank953 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $503,063 in fiscal 2021 to $2.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 953rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 15 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Serving Institutions, and non-profit institutions servicing HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and AAPIs. Additionally, minority business enterprises, and organizations the primary purpose which is to assist in the development of those communities will be able to participate in the research, development, demonstration, and contract activities of the Department.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, stipends, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication and training, and services required for conducting research, training, and related activities. Funding is provided for the purpose of exploring an idea that does not duplicate work already in progress or contemplated by DOE, is not already known to DOE, or has previously unrecognized merit. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on grant provisions.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadline determined by Funding Opportunity Announcements
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range $150,000 to $475,000 Average $390,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2020: In the last two years, consistent with the statutory authority,the Department of Energy Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (DOE/ED) has funded 18 financial assistance agreements to establish critical linkages amongst Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), industry, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies and state and local government agencies to promote economic development in underserved communities and build a more diverse and inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and energy workforce.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Minority Economic Impact (81.137) awarded $63.8 million across 21 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 82% of the money, nonprofits 14% and tribes 2.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 14 | $52.5 million | 82% |
| Nonprofits | 4 | $9.2 million | 14% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 2 | $1.5 million | 2.4% |
| Small businesses | 1 | $562,920 | 0.9% |
By state
11 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $20.0 million |
| California | 2 | $6.5 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $6.3 million |
| Texas | 2 | $6.1 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Washington | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Florida | 2 | $4.1 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $3.1 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $575,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $574,245 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $110,562 |
| Georgia | 1 | $29,439 |