Department of Energy Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants
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TRIBAL ENTITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FY 2025 – 2026 FORMULA ALLOCATIONS
DEADLINE
February 17, 2027, 11:59 PM ET
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program provides formula grants to States and Indian Tribes to strengthen electric grid resilience against disruptions from extreme weather, wildfires, and natural disasters. Recipients distribute funds through subawards to eligible entities for grid resilience improvements.
FUNDING DETAILS
Total funding available: Approximately $967.1 million (combined FY 2025 and FY 2026)
Award range: Varies by the applicant’s posted FY 2025–2026 formula allocations
COST SHARE
Tribal recipients are responsible for a 15% cost share of the total DOE grant amount.
Subaward entities are responsible for 100% of their subaward amounts.
PROJECT GOALS
Strengthen electric grid reliability and resilience; reduce the impact of extreme weather, wildfires, and natural disasters; and prioritize the greatest community benefit.
WHAT CAN YOU USE IT FOR?
Eligible projects include grid hardening, weatherization, fire-resistant equipment, vegetation management, undergrounding and reconductoring lines, monitoring and controls, microgrids, battery storage for adaptive capacity, emergency backup generation during disruptive events, and related workforce training.
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be eligible States or Indian Tribes, including federally recognized Tribes and qualifying Alaska Native regional and village corporations; eligible Tribal consortia may apply through a lead Tribe. New generation or large-scale battery facilities not enhancing adaptive capacity, and cybersecurity projects, are ineligible. Up to 5% of federal funds may support administration and technical assistance.
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