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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Offering solutions to Tribes for all their renewable and non-renewable energy and mineral needs

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Our Division of Energy and Mineral Development provides the opportunity for Tribes to receive financial assistance to evaluate the energy and mineral resource potential of their lands through its grants. We know that millions of acres of Tribal lands hold vast natural resources. We support development efforts led by Tribes in accordance with Tribal goals and priorities. 

Resources Eligible for Funding

  • Biomass — Woody and Waste
  • Hydro
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Geothermal
  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Coal bed methane
  • Uranium
  • Coal
  • Industrial minerals (sand and gravel)
  • Precious minerals (gold, silver, and platinum)
  • Base minerals (lead, copper, and zinc)
  • Ferrous metal minerals (iron, tungsten, and chromium)

Activities Eligible for Funding

  • Resource Assessment
  • Exploration Studies
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Studies
  • Engineering Studies
  • Economic Evaluation
  • Defining Potential Targets for Development

The EMDP Grant is now open

View this funding opportunity at grants.gov.

  • Active SAM.gov account and UEI number is required. Check on your Tribe's status now!
  • Visit the "Apply" page to learn more about the requirements

The grant application process has changed, all applications must be submitted through grants.gov. The applications are processed through GrantSolutions. If you have any questions, please contact:

Division of Energy and Mineral Development
telephone: (303) 969-5270
e-mail: emdpgrants@bia.gov

Current Closing Date for Applications: August 13, 2025

 

EMDP Grant Application Process Presentation

This presentation is about the EMDP grant application process, documents needed, timeline. This presentation was accompanied by a live Q & A webinar session on Microsoft Teams on April 4, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM MDT. Please contact us for additional information and FAQs.

 

FAQs

Yes. Eligible entities follow their internal procurement procedures.

15.038 is the listing number for EMDP.

Unique Entity Identifier.

3 weeks prior to the deadline. For example, current proposals are due August 13, 2025. Technical assistance requests related to this grant NOFO must be received prior to July 23, 2025.

Technical assistance requests not related to this NOFO can be submitted at any time. Learn more about our Technical and Business Advisory Services.

Yes, they can apply for a new grant. However, the status of the existing grant will be taken into account by DEMD management. For example, if the entity has not been completing work or reporting on the existing award, that could negatively impact the review of a new application.

For specific situations, please feel free to email EMDPgrants@bia.gov

Yes, we anticipate another EMDP funding opportunity next year. Please check back for the next Notification of Funding Opportunity.

Eligibility Information

All federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, bands, villages, nations, or communities are eligible for EMDP grant funding. In addition, any Tribal Energy Development Organization (TEDO) is eligible for an EMDP grant. A TEDO is an enterprise, partnership, consortium, corporation, or business organization that is completely owned by individuals of AI/AN descent and engages in the development of energy resources.

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Division of Energy and Mineral Development
13922 Denver West Parkway, Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80401
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MST, Monday–Friday

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