National American Indian Housing Council

Funding Announced To Increase Collaboration Between Regional Intertribal Organizations and DOE

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Department of Energy (DOE) announcing up to $3.6 million for up to four non-profit regional tribal organizations. This funding opportunity is focused on enhancing outreach and engagement to Tribes in order to help them navigate DOE clean energy funding and technical assistance.

Other key information:
An eligible regional nonprofit intertribal organization must:
Be a coalition of two or more federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Be established under Congressional, state, or Tribal law.
Be governed by board members who are current elected Tribal government officials.

Act at the direction of participating Indian Tribes within a specific geographic region.
Qualify under Internal Revenue Code of 1954, 26 U.S.C. § 501c(3), as a nonprofit organization.
Have a focus other than public health or gaming.
Eligible intertribal organizations may request up to $300,000 annually to execute proposed activities up to 3 years (36 months).

Applications are due September 24, 2024.

 

🏡 The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Rebates Program and the National Laboratory of the Rockies, invites Tribal leaders, TDHEs, Tribal Housing Authorities, and housing professionals to a special Tribal High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Information Session!

Learn how your TDHE can access federal formula funding to improve housing conditions, reduce utility costs, and make homes more energy-efficient and affordable.

💰 Up to $14,000 in combined rebates per eligible dwelling unit.

📋 Learn about funding allocations, eligibility requirements, applications, and technical assistance.

📅 Webinar: Monday, November 9, 2026

💻 Location: Virtual

🔗 Register: https://natlabrockies.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/8oDGxIEXRB2fem2caPohFQ#/registration

⏰ Federal Application Deadline: December 11, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring valuable energy-efficiency investments to your Tribal community!

Please share with your Tribal leadership, housing departments, and community partners.