Department of Energy – Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project – Cohort 6
COASTAL, REMOTE, AND ISLAND TRIBAL ENTITIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
DEADLINE
November 18, 2026
TYPE OF PROGRAM
The Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) provides technical assistance to help remote, island, coastal, and Tribal communities improve energy resilience, reliability, affordability, and security. ETIPP offers two distinct technical support tracks: Strategic Energy Planning and Deep Dive technical assistance.
FUNDING DETAILS:
Award range: Up to $20,000 - $50,000 depending on the selected track:
o Strategic Energy Planning: Up to $20,000 with anticipated project support of 4 – 8 months
o Deep Dive Technical Assistance: Up to $50,000 with anticipated project support of 12 – 24 months
WHAT CAN YOU USE IT FOR?
Strategic energy planning and development of community energy goals
High-level energy assessments and baseline analysis
Community energy action planning
Feasibility and impact analysis of local energy technologies
Assessment of innovative energy system improvements
Energy policy and decision-making guidance
Detailed technical analysis of a specific energy project
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet at least one of these criteria:
o Located on an island
o Located in Alaska
o Within 50 miles of an ocean, seacoast, or Great Lakes coastline
o Population of fewer than 50,000
o Federally recognized Tribe
Applicants must consult with an ETIPP Regional Partner before applying
At least two Stakeholder Support Forms from organizations separate from the applicant are required
A letter of support from the community’s servicing power utility is required
Only one application per applicant is accepted per application cycle
Deep Dive applicants must have a current energy plan developed within the last five years or a specific energy project appropriate for ETIPP
ETIPP cannot be used to purchase or install equipment, for grant writing, or for advocacy support
Ready to empower your Tribe’s energy future?
