Energy Governance and Reform Programs
Active
- Assistance listing
- 19.027
- Agency
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Bureau of Energy Resources
Department of State
- Grant awards
- 25 $32,509,975 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 19-7234-1-0-370
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources administers the Energy Governance and Reform Programs (CFDA 19.027), which funds technical assistance, capacity-building, and policy support to advance U.S. energy dominance, open foreign energy markets, counter geopolitical competition over critical energy infrastructure and supply chains, and secure American access to critical minerals through diplomacy and regional engagement worldwide. The most recent grant award was made on September 19, 2024.
The program funds concrete overseas development activities: technical assistance to foreign energy regulators and officials strengthening national and regional regulatory capacity; workforce development and professional leadership programs for women in clean energy and critical mining sectors; geothermal energy resource development in partner countries; utility reform and governance support; LNG sector regulation and capacity; and energy security convening forums in regions including the Indo-Pacific, Central Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Awards have supported training academies for international minerals governance, clean energy transition initiatives, and support for partner-country energy sector transformation.
Grant activity has remained steady but modest. The program has made 25 awards since 2015, with one award in 2024, three in 2023, two in 2022, and three each in 2021 and 2020. Cooperative Agreements dominate the portfolio, representing 84 percent of awards (21 awards), with Project Grants comprising 16 percent (4 awards). The Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources is the sole funding agency, having obligated $32.5 million in combined federal dollars across the portfolio; the combined federal and non-federal obligation totaled $33.6 million, indicating minimal recipient cost-share. Representative recent award magnitudes range from roughly $900 thousand to $3.6 million; typical awards fall in the $1 million to $1.2 million range.
Representative recent awards include a Cooperative Agreement for $1.23 million to advance women in clean energy and critical mining in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Guyana (awarded September 2024, since terminated); a $3.6 million Cooperative Agreement to provide worldwide technical assistance to energy regulators on regulatory capacity-building (September 2023, amended to extend performance); and a $1.23 million Cooperative Agreement supporting technical exchange on mineral resource sector development for delegations from selected countries (September 2023).
No current grant opportunities are actively open. Recent solicitations posted in 2023–2024 have passed their due dates: the Advancing Women in Clean Energy and Mining opportunity (DFOP0016629) closed July 15, 2024, and the Women Energy Leaders program (SFOP0009755) closed June 21, 2023. Grant periods are generally one year but vary by program; the Department targets approval within 90 days but notes this may vary. Recipients must retain records for three years after final report submission.
Objective and description
- Objective
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs (EEB), Energy and Critical Minerals Directorate's (ECM) programs promote American energy dominance by working to increase U.S. energy-related exports, open foreign energy
- Description
This assistance listing promotes American energy dominance by working to increase U.S. energy-related exports, open foreign energy markets, and counter the CCP's control over critical energy infrastructure and supply chains. Programming also supports American reindustrialization by establishing pathways to secure U.S. access to critical minerals through diplomacy, policy guidance to regional bureaus and USG agencies, technical assistance, and advisory support.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Beneficiary eligibility
See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Uses of assistance
The Bureau of Energy Resources works with recipients to implement international activities that support improved energy sector governance and transparency, See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Use restrictions
Government funds may not be used to purchase alcohol or meals and refreshments. See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Generally grants are for one year but may vary by program. See full announcement at www.grants.gov
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Award procedure
See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Time to approval or disapproval
Attempt to complete approval process within 90 days but may vary by grant. See full announcement at www.grants.gov
- Renewals
Generally grants are for one year but may vary by program. See full announcement at www.grants.gov
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 25 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Energy Association Inc. | $11,498,529 | 35% |
| 2 | National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners | $8,078,045 | 25% |
| 3 | Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education | $2,282,147 | 7% |
| 4 | The National Bureau Of Asian Research | $1,248,304 | 4% |
| 5 | Oulun Yliopisto | $1,234,375 | 4% |
| 6 | Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | $1,233,350 | 4% |
| 7 | U.p. Statistical Center Research Foundation, Inc. | $1,184,001 | 4% |
| 8 | University Of Utah | $1,114,233 | 3% |
| 9 | The National Association Of State Energy Officials | $987,562 | 3% |
| 10 | Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development | $860,960 | 3% |
10 of 18 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$298,684 |
| FY2024 | $1,481,819 |
| FY2023 | $5,283,279 |
| FY2022 | $1,353,998 |
| FY2021 | $7,030 |
| FY2020 | $11,165,562 |
| FY2019 | $5,562,645 |
| FY2018 | $1,385,275 |
| FY2017 | $3,091,292 |
| FY2016 | $1,693,986 |
| FY2015 | $1,475,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.027?
Assistance Listing 19.027 is Energy Governance and Reform Programs, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Energy Resources (Department of State).
What is the CFDA number for Energy Governance and Reform Programs?
Its CFDA number is 19.027: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.027 awarded?
25 grant awards under 19.027 have obligated $32,509,975 in federal funds to 18 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.027?
The recipients obligated the most under Energy Governance and Reform Programs are United States Energy Association Inc. ($11,498,529), National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners ($8,078,045) and Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education ($2,282,147).
How much did 19.027 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 19.027 obligated -$298,684 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 19.027?
No opportunity listed under 19.027 is open now. The latest, Advancing Women in Clean Energy and Mining, was posted on May 31, 2024.
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