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Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 17, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Award range
$10,000 to $2,500,000
Total funding
$7,400,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
15.038
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

37
Days
10
Hours
49
Minutes

Use this page as the fast check for timing, then jump into the full grant record for filters, drafting, and comparison.

Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
May 5, 2026
Expected awards
20

Deadline summary

The Secretary of the Interior ("Secretary"), through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grant proposals from Federally recognized Tribal entities for the Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) grant. The EMDP grant seeks to identify, evaluate, and assess, energy or mineral resources and related projects on Indian land.Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in su...

Date note

Electronically submitted applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on June 18, 2026 in grants.gov.

Key dates

Posted
May 5, 2026
Deadline
June 17, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
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Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 20 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive EMDP grants for projects on Indian landas provided under the Energy Policy Act of 2005as amended

Only Indian Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) are eligible to receive EMDP grants for projects on Indian land, as provided under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as amended, and codified under sections 3501-3503 of title 25 of the United States Code (25 U.S.C. § 3501-3503).