The Cowlitz Indian Tribe was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The grant will support the tribe's efforts to develop technical, managerial, and organizational capabilities necessary to maximize the economic potential of energy resource development on tribal lands. The key products and services to be delivered through this funding include: 1) a comprehensive review of the tribe's existing codes, regulations, and ordinances to align them with the development of a tribal utility authority, and 2) a feasibility study to guide the establishment of a tribal utility authority. Once established, the tribal utility authority is expected to create jobs for tribal members, enable the sale of excess electricity back to the grid, and work towards the tribe's goal of energy independence. The project aligns with the Washington State Energy Plan and the Justice40 Initiative, as the project site is located in a disadvantaged community.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $150.0k | 7/8/24 |