Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you represent a Federally recognized tribe or TENDO, this is the primary federal vehicle for funding energy and mineral resource development on tribal lands.
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What this is
The Bureau of Indian Affairs' Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) provides grants exclusively to Federally recognized Indian tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) for projects that assess and develop energy and mineral resources located on Indian land. The program is grounded in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and operates under strict geographic and organizational eligibility constraints. This is a specialized funding stream for tribal economic development, not a general technology or small business program.
Who can apply
Only Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations (non-Federally recognized), and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible. Projects must occur on Indian land as defined under 25 U.S.C. § 3501. Solo founders, startups, and non-tribal entities are ineligible.
Eligible applicant types
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
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 the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant. The EMDP grant seeks to identify, evaluate, and assess, energy or mineral resources and related projects on Indian land.Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America"s 250th birthday (American250). This may include, but is not limited to, preservation 2 planning, interpretation, public engagement, and rehabilitation projects that recognize and honor the nation"s founding, history, and cultural heritage.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). EMDP grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3501.
Topics: tribal energy development · indian land resources · mineral assessment · native american grants · federally recognized tribes · energy policy act 2005
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