Tribal Colleges and Universities Planning For Clean Energy Transition—$5 Million
In addition to the prize competition, today DOE announced $5 million in funding to support TCUs in planning the transition of their campuses to clean energy. The funds will enable TCUs to develop plans for integrating clean, reliable, affordable, and local energy solutions on their campuses.
“TCUs play an integral role in cultivating Native American and Alaska Native leaders and creating the workforce of the future,” added Johns. “Through these investments, we are supporting TCUs as they transition to clean energy and lay a foundation for the next generation to shape the clean energy future of Indian Country.”
Applications for the $5 million funding opportunity are due by Dec. 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.
About the DOE Office of Indian Energy
DOE funds a wide variety of clean energy projects to support Tribes in realizing their energy visions. From 2010 through 2024, DOE’s Office of Indian Energy has invested over $190 million in more than 240 Tribal energy projects implemented across the contiguous 48 states and in Alaska. These projects, valued collectively at over $300 million, are leveraged by more than $125 million in recipient cost-share. Find information about current funding opportunities and learn more on the DOE Office of Indian Energy website.
About American-Made Challenges
The American-Made Challenges program, funded by DOE and administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has awarded over $260 million in cash prizes and support to competitors in more than 70 prizes.
Official news published at https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/articles/us-department-energy-announces-over-9-million-funding-and-prizes-tribal
