Deadline: 13-Aug-2025
The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) supports Tribal efforts to advance Tribal self-governance through developing energy and mineral resources.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 8,500,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
- Award Floor: $10,000
Eligible Activities
- EMDP projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Initial resource exploration;
- Defining potential targets for development;
- Performing a market analysis to establish production/demand for a commodity;
- Performing economic evaluation and analysis of the resource;
- Baseline studies related to energy and mineral projects; and
- Other pre-development studies or work necessary to promote the use and development of energy and mineral resources.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 1992.
- EMDP grants may only fund projects occurring on Indian land as defined in the under 25 U.S.C. § 3502. All grant applications must be accompanied by a Tribal resolution stating the Tribe’s commitment to fully comply with grant award requirements and identifying the Tribal grant lead point of contact.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.