Project Grant A24AP00171
- The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma was awarded a $130,944 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 grant funding will support a feasibility study to assess the viability of developing renewable energy resources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems or a single wind turbine, to provide a secure, reliable, and resilient power supply for the Caddo Nation community in Binger,...
- The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma received a $405,600 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Energy and Mineral Development Program (CFDA 15.038) to conduct a strategic assessment of oil and gas resource development opportunities on Caddo tribal lands. The 2-year project, commencing on September 22, 2025, will evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of oil and gas exploration and production activities in three priority areas located within the Anadarko Basin, one of...
- The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa received a $360,898.66 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The funding will support the creation of a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) to locally manage the tribe's utility resources, reduce reliance on external utilities, and foster long-term energy sovereignty. Key objectives include developing a strategic energy plan,...
- The Sokaogan Chippewa Community (the Tribe) was awarded a $252,592 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The funding will support the Tribe in developing a comprehensive strategic energy plan and assessing the feasibility of establishing a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) to execute the plan. Key project elements include updating the Tribe's strategic energy plan, conducting a...
- The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes received a $124,272 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 used to enhance the Tribes' capacity to govern the sale and delivery of electricity on the Fort Hall Reservation. Key project activities include training tribal staff and council members, developing organizational structures, and evaluating the feasibility of...
- The Cherokee Nation received a $207,582 Project Grant from 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 fund the completion of feasibility studies to determine the viability of microgrid developments on the Cherokee Nation reservation, with a focus on Cherokee Nation health clinics, speaker home village, and community buildings. The studies will assess the feasibility of various energy...
- 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...
- This Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148) provides $180,000 to the Burns Paiute Tribe to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA). The study will evaluate organizational and policy strategies to support the Tribe's energy objectives outlined in its Strategic Energy Plan. The project involves a three-phased approach, including...
- The Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California received a $441,387.50 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148) to create a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) and develop sustainable energy resources. The key objectives are to improve the tribe's energy security and reliability, promote energy sovereignty, and generate revenue through renewable energy projects. The grant...
- This U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Project Grant for $290,661 will allow the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) to build critical operational capacity for their Colville Tribal Utility Corporation (CTUC). The grant, awarded on July 8, 2024 under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148), will enable CTUC to complete a range of administrative, regulatory, legal, and technical tasks to establish a strong foundation...
The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma received a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grants program (CFDA 15.148). The grant funding will support the tribe in conducting a feasibility study to establish a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA), which would be a chartered tribal entity responsible for governing, distributing, and managing the tribe's energy and utilities. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: (1) assessing the current state of the tribe's energy infrastructure and utility services; (2) evaluating the tribe's energy requirements and identifying preferred renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind; (3) analyzing power needs for the tribe's newly developed childcare center; (4) drafting ordinances and a regulatory framework for the proposed TUA; and (5) providing a final recommendation report and roadmap for establishing the TUA. The Caddo Nation expects this project to increase tribal sovereignty, empower its institutions, and align the TUA with the tribe's values by exploring sustainable energy sources. The final deliverables will include a formal business plan and the finalization of uniform commercial codes.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $150.0k | 7/8/24 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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A24AP0017100S | Caddo Tribe Of Oklahoma | Project Grant A24AP00171 | $150.0k | 2/10/25 | |
A24AP0017100S | Caddo Nation Economic Development Authority | Project Grant A24AP00171 | $150.0k | 2/10/25 |