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Energy and Mineral Development Program 2025

ID: BIA-EMDP-2025 • Type: Posted
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Description

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 technical assistance funding to identify, evaluate or assess energy or mineral resources and related projects. The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) supports Tribal efforts to advance Tribal self-governance through developing energy and mineral resources.
Background
The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) is administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). The program aims to support Federally recognized tribal entities in advancing self-governance by developing energy and mineral resources. This solicitation invites grant proposals for technical assistance funding to identify, evaluate, or assess energy or mineral resources and related projects.

Grant Details
The EMDP seeks proposals for projects that conduct resource inventories and assessments, feasibility studies, or other pre-development studies necessary for processing, using, and developing energy and mineral resources. Eligible activities include initial resource exploration, defining potential targets for development, market analysis for commodities, economic evaluation of resources, baseline studies related to energy and mineral projects, and other necessary pre-development work. Projects may involve various resources such as biomass, hydroelectric power, solar energy, oil, natural gas, coal, and precious minerals. The program provides funding on a one-time basis for projects that can be completed within the award's period of performance.

Eligibility Requirements
Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive EMDP grants for projects on Indian land. All applications must include a Tribal resolution committing to comply with grant requirements and identifying a Tribal grant lead point of contact. Applicants currently under BIA sanction Level 2 or higher due to non-compliance with the Single Audit Act are ineligible.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this solicitation is one year.

Grant Value
The total value of grants ranges from $10,000 to $2,500,000 per project. DEMD anticipates awarding approximately 10 to 100 grants under this announcement.

Place of Performance
Projects must occur on Indian land as defined under U.S. law.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Energy
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.038 - Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/1/25 the Bureau of Indian Affairs posted grant opportunity BIA-EMDP-2025 for Energy and Mineral Development Program 2025 with funding of $8.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.038 Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.

Timing

Posted Date
July 1, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 13, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on August 13, 2025.
Last Updated
July 1, 2025, 12:41 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Aug. 14, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
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 1992, as amended, and codified under section 3052 of title 25 of the United States Code (25 U.S.C. § 3502 (a)). EMDP grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3502. All grant applications must be accompanied by a Tribal resolution stating the Tribe"s commitment to fully comply with grant award requirements and identifying the Tribal grant lead point of contact. Section VIII, Paragraph F(a), "Resolution," below, for detailed guidance about Tribal Resolution requirements. Upon successful award of the grant, the Department shall direct all grant funding to the successful Tribal grantee. The Tribal grantee will then be responsible for distributing monies within the Tribe, Tribal Energy Development Organization, or other Tribal grant management office as needed.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,500,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$8,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Contact Email
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(703) 390-6410

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