Daily Energy Insider: DOE to provide $50M to support clean energy projects on Tribal lands
22 Feb 2023
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As part of the Biden administration’s larger push for equity, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for Native American Tribes to support clean energy technology deployment on Tribal lands.
Essentially, it’s an effort to guarantee Tribal nations and their members are not left behind as the rest of the country transitions to renewable energy sources. Accordingly, applications will be accepted from Alaska Native Regional Corporations, Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations among Tribal partners.
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