Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Funding Opportunities
Administered by U.S. Department of Energy
This program is not available to individual homeowners—it provides financial and technical assistance exclusively to tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on tribal lands. If you're a tribal member, contact your tribal government to learn about energy projects they may be developing.
This program does not directly serve individual contractors; it funds tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for energy infrastructure and technology deployment. Contractors may engage with tribal entities that have received DOE funding, so building relationships with tribal energy offices could create project opportunities.
The Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, managed through DOE's Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program and administered by DOE's Golden Field Office, provides competitive financial assistance and technical support to tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Funding supports a broad portfolio including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydroelectric, and comprehensive efficiency measures, alongside capacity-building through webinars, workforce development, and technical assistance to strengthen tribal energy infrastructure and reduce energy costs.
Program details
- Program ID
- 918
- Last updated
- 5/16/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- tribal government
- Technologies
- solar water heat solar space heat geothermal electric solar photovoltaics wind (all) biomass hydroelectric wind (small) refrigerators/freezers water heaters lighting lighting controls/sensors chillers furnaces boilers air conditioners programmable thermostats energy mgmt. systems/building controls caulking/weather-stripping duct/air sealing building insulation windows siding roofs comprehensive measures/whole building other ee
Program summary
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs promotes tribal energy sufficiency, economic growth, and employment on tribal lands through the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The program provides financial assistance, technical assistance, and education and training to tribes for the evaluation and development of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency measures.
DOE's program offerings consist of program management through DOE headquarters, program implementation and project management through DOE's field offices, and technical support through DOE laboratories. Program management is carried out by DOE's Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program, which provides programmatic direction and funding to DOE field offices for program implementation. DOE's Golden Field Office solicits, awards, administers, and manages financial assistance agreements.
Program funding is awarded through a competitive process. Click here to view current program funding opportunities, and here to apply for technical assistance.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- indianenergy@hq.doe.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
