The Sokaogan Chippewa Community was awarded a $252,592 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 the tribe in developing a comprehensive strategic energy plan and assessing the feasibility of establishing a Tribal Utility Authority (TUA) to oversee the community's energy assets and needs. Key project elements include updating the tribe's strategic energy plan, conducting a capacity assessment for the TUA, evaluating utility operations feasibility, and workforce planning. The project aims to help the tribe achieve greater energy independence, reduce energy costs, and create training and employment opportunities in clean energy for tribal members. This grant award is part of the TEDC program's broader efforts to build technical, managerial, and organizational capacity for energy resource development on tribal lands.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $252.6k | 4/30/25 |