FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
Get ready for a major boost! The U.S. Department of Energy is offering up to $225 million in grants for Tribal governments and Alaska Native entities through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program. Eligible households can score up to $14,000 for energy efficiency upgrades and electrification—bringing clean energy home and cutting costs! Apply by May 31st, 2025!
Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize
This opportunity encourages communities to build coalitions that create well-paying, equitable jobs in the clean energy sector. These jobs offer fair wages exceeding local averages, provide benefits like paid leave, health insurance, retirement plans, and reliable care options, support collective worker voices, and promote skill development for career advancement. Join the informational webinar on October 3rd to learn how to apply.
Environmental Review Improvement Fund (ERIF) Tribal Assistance Program (TAP)
The Permitting Council Executive Director acknowledges the capacity challenges Tribes face in participating in Federal environmental reviews and authorizations for infrastructure projects, including those under FAST-41. Providing funding to support Tribal governments in capacity building for processes like NEPA reviews and Section 106 consultations of the National Historic Preservation Act will enhance the timeliness and efficiency of these reviews for FAST-41 projects. Funding can also be used for several resources including additional staff for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices or natural resource offices, upgrading office equipment, training, and more. Apply now!
Community Changes Grant Program
The EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These funds will support projects that benefit disadvantaged communities by reducing pollution, increasing climate resilience, and building capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. The place-based investments will focus on community-driven initiatives, shaped by community and stakeholder input. Apply by November 11th, 2024!
GET INVOLVED:
7th Annual Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference
From January 27th to 29th, 2025, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL will host this conference bringing together representatives from Tribes, First Nations, NGOs, and private industry. Attendees will present and provide training on a variety of topics, including resources for Tribal energy projects, achieving self-sufficiency through energy planning, and large-scale Tribal energy initiatives. The event will also cover developments in renewable energy, Tribal/private partnership opportunities, case studies, and available funding sources for energy projects.
DOE Tribal Home Energy Rebates Office Hours
If you are interested in the funding opportunity mentioned above “Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program” you do not want to miss this chance to join this DOE webinar to receive technical assistance on your funding application! Mark your calendars for September 22nd, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET.
REMINDER:
If you haven’t seen our previous issues of the Native Clean Energy News Column, check them out for more funding opportunities and conferences/webinars to get involved in!
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