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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP)
- Open Now
Open Date:
2/22/2024
Close Date:
5/24/2024
Eligible Recipients:
- Native/Tribal Entities
Program Purpose:
- Energy Infrastructure
- Environmental Clean-up
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Upcoming Milestones:
Bureau/Office:
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Funded by:
U.S. Department of the Interior
Overview
The 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
Related Resources
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Annual Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
$1,500,000
Estimated Awards:
Applicant Guidance
For more information, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/service/grants/emdp.
Contact Information
Jo Ann Metcalfe
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov