Welcome

Welcome to the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Web site. Here you will learn about the work our office is doing to help Indian communities gain economic self-sufficiency through the development of their energy and mineral resources, application of established business practices, and co-sponsorship of innovative training programs. 

The office is made up of five Divisions: 

Division of Energy and Mineral Development - Assists Tribes with the exploration, development, and management of their energy and mineral resources with the ultimate goal of creating jobs and sustainable tribal economies.

Division of Economic Development - Assists Tribes in creating an environment for economic progress through training, business planning, and expert consultation.

Division of Capital Investment - Manages the Indian Loan Guaranty Program to facilitate access to capital and loan financing for Indians.

Division of Workforce Development - Manages a wide variety of job placement and training programs to promote Indian employment opportunities.

Division of Indian Energy Policy Development  - Oversees the development and implementation of regulations governing energy and mineral development throughout Indian country.

Respecting Tradition...
          While on the Path to Prosperity 

Spotlight

Tribal Grant Program for Evaluating Energy and Mineral Potential on Indian Lands

IEED is requesting grant applications for the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP). This program provides financial assistance to Tribes and Indian allottees in evaluating their energy (conventional and renewable), and mineral resource potential on their lands. The deadline for grant applications is March 16, 2012.

Federal/Tribal 477 Administrative Flexibility Workgroup

Federal and tribal officials have established a work group to develop a reporting and auditing process that minimizes burdens placed on tribes while assuring that federal funds are spent towards their appropriated purpose.  Check back to the Division of Workforce Development website for updates on the work group's progress and information on where to provide comments and suggestions.  Comments or suggestions intended for the workgroup participants can be sent to 477workgroup@bia.gov.  Any messages sent to this mailbox will be forwarded to all Federal and Tribal officials serving on the workgroup.

Tri-Agency 477 Tribal Leader Letter 9-30-11

Tri-Agency Letter to Committee on Appropriations 10-7-11

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding P.L. 102-477

 NOTICE:  CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR DEMD OFFICE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 28, 2011.

Our new address will be as follows:

Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs

Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
Division of Energy and Mineral Development
13922 Denver West Parkway, Ste. 200
Lakewood, CO   80401-3142

TEL: (303) 969-5270
FAX: (303) 969-5273

NEW Ute Mountain Ute Brochure

Indian Education Renewable Energy Challenge 

Native American Wind Resource Atlas

Calendar of Events 

Tuesday    3:00pm Eastern
Federal/Tribal 477 Administrative Flexibility Workgroup Weekly Teleconference
The workgroup meets weekly via teleconference each Tuesday at 3pm Eastern Standard Time.  The public may access these workgroup calls in a listen-only mode by dialing 1-888-677-2617, passcode 4117419.  Additionally comments or suggestions intended for the workgroup participants can be sent to 477workgroup@bia.gov.  Any messages sent to this mailbox will be forwarded to all Federal and Tribal officials serving on the workgroup.

February 16, 2012  Olympia, WA  9:00am - 4:00pm
Free Cooperative (Co-Op) Business Model Workshop for Native Fishers
IEED and USDA Rural Development will conduct a workshop on the cooperative business model for Native fishers.  To RSVP, please contact Laura Aymond at (360) 704-7736 or laura.aymond@wa.usda.gov.

February 27- March 1, 2012 Las Vegas, NV
RES2012
IEED will be staffing a booth at this event as well as information sessions.