The Department of Energy awarded a $320,397 Formula Grant to the Jicarilla Apache Nation, doing business as the Jicarilla Shopping Center, under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254). The objective of this grant is to improve the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events in Dulce, New Mexico. This award, dated August 16, 2024, runs through April 30, 2032 and supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) initiative to prevent power outages and enhance the resilience of the electric grid. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Jicarilla Apache Nation will leverage this funding to implement projects aimed at upgrading critical grid infrastructure, integrating renewable energy, and strengthening emergency preparedness within their community.
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