Funding

Funding Opportunities

Indigenous Power & Light Fund

The Indigenous Power & Light Fund was created to help Tribal leaders address one of the most critical challenges facing Native communities: reliable, affordable, and sovereign energy. If your Tribe is facing exorbitant energy costs, unreliable power, or critical infrastructure gaps — or needs immediate capital to complete a clean energy project — the Fund is here to help. We provide rapid-response grants and loans, with a streamlined process designed to deliver timely support, strengthen Tribal control, and position your Nation for long-term energy sovereignty and resilience. 

Details:

  • Tribes are eligible one time per year to be funded;
  • Grants are up to $500k for clean energy (solar, wind, storage) project costs;
  • Loans of up to $1M for same as above

Process:

  • Invite-only, Tribes should email funds@tribalcleanenergy.org to express their interest and set up an initial call with the Tribal Engagement team.
  • Additional meetings with Technical Assistance and Project Finance teams will be required to understand project risks and have a line of site to project completion.
  • Once the review is completed, a decision will be made on whether or not to extend an invitation to apply.
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Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)

Applications are now open!

Tribes are eligible to apply for up to $200,000 to support clean energy efforts and community resilience.

The TSAF Facility and Residential Grants fund solar projects for tribal facilities and low-income homes to enhance energy resilience and reduce costs. This program is administered by GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) and supports energy sovereignty, climate resilience, and workforce development, ensuring equitable access to clean energy benefits for tribal communities.

Overview for Potential Applicants

Funding up to $200,000 is awarded based on:

  • Project alignment with energy goals
  • Community impact and engagement
  • Cost-effectiveness and sustainability

Eligible projects include:

  • Solar installations on Tribal facilities
  • Solar for low-income Tribal homes
  • Workforce training and education programs
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For additional information, email grants@colusaindianenergy.com