Tribal Electrification Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.165
- Agency
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Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- Not on record
Program facts
- Treasury account
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- 14-2100-0-1-452
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated .
About this program
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education is funding zero-emission household electrification projects on tribal lands through the Tribal Electrification Program (CFDA 15.165), with no grant opportunities currently open as of October 2026.
The program operates under the Inflation Reduction Act to install efficient electrical systems and related upgrades in tribal homes, with approximately $145.5 million allocated for electrification infrastructure projects and $4.5 million designated for technical assistance covering pre-award guidance, implementation support, procurement, and utility impact planning. Awards are structured on a year-to-year basis without automatic renewal; funds are not intended to provide perennial support. The program is administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Indian Economic Development and awards are made under Public Law 93-638, which establishes tribal self-governance contracting authority.
Eligible applicants are limited to Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, tribal coalitions, and other tribal entities designated as economically disadvantaged communities under the Climate and Economic Screening Tool and Justice40 framework. All required application documents must follow the DOI IRA Electrification Guidance. The program emphasizes culturally aligned projects that promote energy independence and support local tribal employment consistent with tribal sovereignty principles.
The administering organizational unit within BIA establishes application deadlines through the Funding Opportunity Announcement, which will be posted at www.bia.gov/electrification. No opportunity has been released to date. Funding criteria will be included in the formal announcement. Grant records are maintained electronically within GrantSolutions, ASAP, Grants.gov, SAM, and associated systems, with records retained for a minimum of three years from submission date per Department of Interior and BIA records requirements and 2 CFR 200.334.
Objective and description
- Objective
Tribal Electrification Program through the Inflation Reduction Act to provide zero emission household electrification to tribes and on tribal lands.
- Description
The Tribal Electrification Program, is a program run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Its purpose is to fund and support household electrification on tribal lands, ensuring reliable, efficient electricity for tribal homes. This initiative aligns with federal priorities to promote Tribal job creation, bringing energy solutions directly to communities in need. The program exclusively serves Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations, including Alaska Native Corporations, coalitions, and other entities that are designated as economically disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants must submit all required application documents as specified in the DOI IRA Electrification Guidance. What sets the Tribal Electrification Program apart is its dedicated focus on providing energy in Indian Country, utilizing significant federal investment-approximately $145.5 million for electrification projects and around $4.5 million for technical assistance, including pre-award guidance, project implementation, procurement, and utility impact planning. Typical awards follow a structured timeline to review applications, conduct a merit review, perform budget negotiations, and estimated funding. By combining direct investment with professional services support, this program empowers tribes to plan and implement energy upgrades to Tribal homes. It ensures projects are technically and economically sound, culturally aligned, and impactful-promoting energy independence and supporting local employment in line with tribal sovereignty.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
Eligibility is limited to Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments (Tribes and Tribal Organizations as defined in 25 U.S.C. 5304(e) to include Alaska Natives, ANC's, Tribal coalitions, Tribal entities (as defined in M-23-09) or as identified by the Climate and Economic Screening Tool qualify as Justice40/disadvantaged communities.
- Uses of assistance
Refer to the funding opportunity.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria will be included in the Funding Opportunity Announcement posted at www.bia.gov/electrirication.
- Award procedure
Awards will be made by PL 93-638
- Deadlines
Assistant Listing administering agency organizational unit establishes deadlines - TEP No opportunity has been released
- Renewals
No renewals specified at this time. Funds are awarded for use on a year-to-year basis and are not intended to provide perennial support.
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.165?
Assistance Listing 15.165 is Tribal Electrification Program, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for Tribal Electrification Program?
Its CFDA number is 15.165: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
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