Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0003403
The TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0003403) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy, administered through the Golden Field Office. Its purpose is to help Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) plan for a transition of their campuses toward clean energy. The focus here is on planning and capacity-building work that sets campuses up for future clean energy and efficiency projects, rather than paying for large-scale construction or deployment.
The FOA supports a range of eligible clean energy planning activities. Examples specifically called out include strategic energy planning; conducting an energy options analysis to compare feasible technologies or approaches; performing energy audits to establish a baseline of current energy use and identify efficiency opportunities; developing an energy organization or office to coordinate and manage campus energy efforts; completing climate resiliency planning to better prepare energy systems and facilities for climate-related risks; establishing or improving energy-related policy, regulations, or codes that reduce energy use or encourage energy development; and obtaining skills and training related to energy use, energy development, or energy management. Applicants can propose one of these activities or combine multiple activities into a single application, as long as the requested DOE funding stays within the per-award limit described in the FOA.
A notable feature of this program is that it does not require recipient cost share, which can make it more accessible for institutions that may not have matching funds available. DOE expects to make about $5 million in federal funding available under this announcement, although the final amount depends on Congressional appropriations. DOE anticipates making roughly 15 to 35 awards.
Award sizes are expected to range from a minimum of $100,000 up to an award ceiling of $350,000 per project. The anticipated period of performance is approximately two to three years, giving awardees time to complete planning steps such as audits, analyses, training, and the development of organizational or policy frameworks that can support later implementation projects.
Eligible applicants, as listed in the opportunity data, include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and private institutions of higher education, which aligns with the program's emphasis on TCUs and tribal entities supporting them. The funding activity categories are education and energy, and the associated CFDA number is 81.087. The original application closing date is December 18, 2024. For full requirements, allowable costs, selection criteria, and submission instructions, applicants are expected to rely on the complete FOA document.Apply for DE FOA 0003403
- The Golden Field Office in the education, energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-09-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-12-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Private institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025 (DE-FOA-0003403)
What is this funding opportunity?
The TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLANNING FOR CLEAN ENERGY - 2025 opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy, administered through the Golden Field Office. It supports planning and capacity-building efforts that help Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) prepare for a transition of their campuses toward clean energy.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help TCUs plan for clean energy and efficiency improvements by funding early-stage work (planning, analysis, training, and organizational development). The emphasis is on setting campuses up for future clean energy and energy efficiency projects, rather than paying for large-scale construction or deployment.
Who is the funding agency and who administers it?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Indian Energy. The program is administered through DOE's Golden Field Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA number)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0003403.
What types of projects and activities are eligible under this FOA?
This FOA supports clean energy planning and capacity-building activities. Examples specifically called out include:
- Strategic energy planning
- Energy options analysis to compare feasible technologies or approaches
- Energy audits to establish a baseline of current energy use and identify efficiency opportunities
- Developing an energy organization or office to coordinate and manage campus energy efforts
- Climate resiliency planning to prepare energy systems and facilities for climate-related risks
- Establishing or improving energy-related policy, regulations, or codes that reduce energy use or encourage energy development
- Obtaining skills and training related to energy use, energy development, or energy management
Can an applicant propose more than one activity?
Yes. Applicants may propose one eligible activity or combine multiple eligible activities into a single application, as long as the requested DOE funding stays within the per-award limit described in the FOA.
Does this program fund large-scale construction or deployment?
The focus is not on paying for large-scale construction or deployment. It is primarily aimed at planning and capacity-building work that helps campuses prepare for later clean energy and efficiency projects.
Is cost share (matching funds) required?
No. A notable feature of this program is that it does not require recipient cost share.
How much total funding does DOE expect to make available?
DOE expects to make about $5 million in federal funding available under this announcement, although the final amount depends on Congressional appropriations.
How many awards does DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipates making roughly 15 to 35 awards.
What is the expected award size for each project?
Award sizes are expected to range from a minimum of $100,000 up to an award ceiling of $350,000 per project.
How long is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is approximately two to three years. This is intended to give awardees time to complete planning steps such as audits, analyses, training, and developing organizational or policy frameworks that can support later implementation projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants (as listed in the opportunity data) include:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
What are the funding activity categories?
The funding activity categories are education and energy.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 81.087.
When is the application due?
The original application closing date is December 18, 2024.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants are expected to rely on the complete FOA document for full requirements, allowable costs, selection criteria, and submission instructions.
What kind of outcomes is this program designed to support?
This program is designed to support campus readiness for clean energy by funding activities like establishing energy baselines, comparing technology pathways, building internal capacity (such as an energy office), strengthening policies/codes, and improving climate resiliency planning so that future implementation projects are better positioned for success.
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