FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
State Digital Energy Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities
This is the first funding opportunity set aside specifically for Native Entities from the Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Programs and the application opens today, September 25, 2024! For more information join the NTIA this Thursday, September 26, 2024 – 2:00 PM for a webinar to discuss the application!
Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant Program
***Application Deadline Extended*** The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant offers up to $250,000 for solar projects that need tribal cost-share support or are leveraging other grant funds. Whether you’re working with federal or state programs or tapping into other funding opportunities, this grant helps fill the financial gap to bring solar energy projects to life for Tribes. Check out their website for their new application deadline!
Community Power Accelerator Prize – Round 3
This project aims to fast-track the growth of new and expanding solar developers by helping them learn, participate, and scale their operations for successful distributed solar projects. The goal is to build a strong ecosystem of developers who incorporate meaningful benefits into solar projects across the U.S., ensuring widespread, impactful adoption of solar energy.
GET INVOLVED
Consultations for Tribes with FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is gearing up for consultations with federally recognized Tribes to discuss whether new rulemaking is needed to make interconnection procedures fairer for Tribes connecting their energy projects to the grid. Mark your calendars for the tentative dates:
October 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
November 4, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Tribal Nation Transmission Program
From the DOE’s Grid Deployment Office this new program was developed to support the engagement of Tribal Nations in activities related to the planning and development of electricity transmission. The program will also provide funding to mitigate the financial burden of Tribal participation in key transmission forums. This program has three offerings: Educational Resources, Expert Match, and Participation Support.