Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Inc.

Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Inc. (MTERA) is a tribal government organization registered in SAM.gov since 2016, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a mission focused on supporting Native American tribes in environmental and energy initiatives. The organization specializes in providing federal grant-based services related to climate action, energy sustainability, and environmental health across tribal communities in the Midwest region, particularly in states like Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. MTERA operates as a collaborative entity that works directly with multiple Native American tribes to develop strategic environmental programs and implement innovative green energy solutions.

Through federal grant awards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), MTERA has secured significant funding for comprehensive environmental and energy projects. The organization has been awarded multiple grants, including a $62,330,000 "Solar for All" program to deploy residential solar energy systems in low-income and disadvantaged communities, an $875,335 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to develop climate action plans for eight Native American tribes, and a grant to deploy air purification supplies across tribal communities. These grants demonstrate MTERA's expertise in developing climate action plans, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving indoor air quality, and facilitating equitable access to clean energy technologies. The organization works closely with tribes such as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band, Ho-Chunk Nation, and others, providing administrative support, climate education, capacity building, and public outreach services. MTERA's sub-award partnerships, such as with Big, NFP, further extend its ability to engage tribes, share resources, and support tribal energy and sustainability projects across EPA Region 5.