Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant
Bureau of Indian Affairs · Opportunity number BIA-EMDP-2026
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 19, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | BIA-EMDP-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 15.038 |
| Posted | May 6, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,500,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 20 |
| Estimated total program funding | $7,400,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Energy |
| Last updated here | Jun 19, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Who should take a closer look
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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 2005, as amended, and codified under sections 3501-3503 of title 25 of the United States Code (25 U.S.C. § 3501-3503).
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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