Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026
The TEDC Grant funds federally recognized Tribes to build organizational, technical, and legal capacity for energy development on Tribal lands, with an option to support TERA Pathways for energy self-determination.
Funder: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Due Dates: July 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $450,000 per award; minimum $10,000; approximately $6.8 million total funding; 15–30 awards expected; 1-year project period.
Summary: Supports tribal capacity-building for energy resource management, legal, regulatory, and organizational development on Indian land.
Description
The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant, administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), aims to enhance the management, organizational, and technical capacity of federally recognized Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Indian land. Funding supports the development of business structures, legal and regulatory infrastructure, and capacity-building activities, including those aligned with the TERA Pathways Initiative for energy self-determination under the Tribal Energy Resource Agreement framework. Projects must be completed within a one-year period and must take place on Indian land as defined by federal statute.
