Block Grant DEEE0001910

This $2,800,000.00 Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities (CFDA 10.859) federal grant program. The grant will fund projects focused on improving energy generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, implementing renewable and alternative energy systems, and developing energy efficiency and conservation initiatives to address exceptionally high residential energy costs in...

This $209,000 federal Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148) will support the Organized Village of Kwethluk in Alaska to develop renewable energy strategies and climate adaptation plans. Specifically, the funding will be used to: Conduct a feasibility study to assess the potential for renewable energy to provide economic growth, energy independence, and environmental sustainability, including training local...

The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) received a $292,075 Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs to address critical energy challenges in the Middle Kuskokwim region of Alaska. The project aims to lay the foundation for a tribal independent power producer (IPP) to transition the region from diesel dependence to sustainable, renewable energy systems. Key activities include hiring a regional energy strategist, engaging stakeholders,...

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $2,233,320 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Central Council Tlingit And Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. The grant will support the tribe and its project partners in executing activities outlined in IRA Provision 50122 to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households. The grant is fully conditional pending further award negotiation, with a future modification...

This $218,220 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) will enable the Native Village of Unalakleet, a federally recognized tribal government, to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households. The project, scheduled for completion by December 31, 2029, aligns with the activities outlined in the IRA provision 50122 to drive market transformation for energy efficiency and renewable...

The Togiak Natives LTD (TNL) was awarded a $727,665 project grant from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) to advance the Togiak Wind Project. The funding will support the development of a finalized design package, including stamped issued-for-construction plans, final specifications, and documentation required for permitting, financing, and procurement of a 1-MW wind turbine and battery storage system serving the interconnected...

The Atka IRA Council, a federally recognized tribal government, was awarded a $178,948 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program. The purpose of this grant is to execute activities outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act provision 50122 to benefit U.S. households through home electrification and appliance rebates. The grant term runs from January 1, 2025,...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded the King Salmon Tribe a $189,324.36 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CFDA 21.029) grant on January 28, 2025. The purpose of this formula grant is to support critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring capabilities, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The King Salmon Tribe will use the funds to enhance digital connectivity and support remote work, education, and...

This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) will provide $3,553,000 to the Native Village of Kotzebue to construct a 700-kW solar energy system. The project aims to increase local energy production, decrease household energy costs for tribal members, and generate revenue for the tribal government. This will be the first solar project owned and operated by the Native Village of Kotzebue, serving as a...

The Knik Tribe was awarded a $242,700.23 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The funding will be utilized by the tribe to build its management, organizational, and technical capacity to become a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) or Independent Power Producer (IPP). The project will produce roadmaps to guide the tribe through the procedural steps necessary to establish...