BILJA Grant Program Tracker
The BILJA Grant Program Tracker has been created to assist Tribal Nations with BIIJA programs. Program information will be updated as new information becomes available. If you need assistance, please contact us.
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Agency | Category | Name of Program | New or Existing Program | Type | Latest Actions / Upcoming Milestones | Tribes Eligible? | Workforce Funding Eligible Use? | Cybersecurity An Eligible Use? | ||
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Section 243 Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives (Sec 40332) | New | Competitive | September 6, 2022 - Responses to Request for Information on section 243 and section 247 due | |||||
Description: To incentivize upgrades to hydroelectric facilities to increase their efficiency. Eligible Recipients: Owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams Federal Cost Share: N/A |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Critical Material Supply Chain Research Facility | New | Competitive | March 31, 2022 - Comments in response to Request for Information closed | |||||
Description: To support construction of a critical materials supply chain research facility. Eligible Recipients: Industry Partner Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Pilot Demonstration | New | Competitive | May 13, 2022 – RFI closed on Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EDG) Pilot Demonstrations | |||||
Description: To support a program of research, development, demonstration and commercial application for enhanced geothermal systems Eligible Recipients: National Labs, Institutes of Higher Education, Multi-institutional Collaborations, Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Front-End Engineering and Design Program Out Activities Under Carbon Capture Tech program 962 of Environmental Protection Agency | New | Competitive | October 21, 2022 - Questions or comments on Notice of Intent close | |||||
Description: Expands the Department of Energy's Carbon Capture Technology program to include a program for carbon dioxide transport infrastructure necessary to deploy Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage technologies. Eligible Recipients: Industry Partner Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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Denali Commission | Broadband | Denali Commission Broadband Funding | Existing | Competitive | May 13, 2022 – Applications closed for FY2022 funding | Yes | ||||
Description: Program to assist rural Alaskan communities in planning and build-out of modern broadband capabilities. Eligible Recipients: States, Tribal governments (federally recognized), counties, cities / townships, SPDs, etc. Federal Cost Share: Maximum Denali share is 50 percent or 80 percent, depending on the community’s level of economic distress. Waivers are available in some circumstances. |
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DHS | Resilience | Physical Security | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: Provides a layered and integrated capability to safely screen for potential threat items in unstructured crowds within soft-target venues and crowded spaces without impact to the speed of travel while maintaining individual privacy. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DHS | Resilience | Cybersecurity | Existing | Competitive | Yes | |||||
Description: Researches, analyzes, and develops technologies to strengthen defensive cybersecurity capabilities in a spectrum of strategic technical areas to mitigate risk to the Nation’s critical infrastructure, Federal departments and agencies, as well as State, territorial, Tribal and local organizations. Eligible Recipients: National labs, federally funded research, development centers, academia, industry, etc. Federal Cost Share: |
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DOE | Environmental Remediation | Funding to Support Orphan Well Plugging | New | Competitive | ||||||
Description: Funding to support the Department of the Interior’s effort to establish a program to plug, remediate, and reclaim orphaned wells located on Federal land. Eligible Recipients: Industry Partner Federal Cost Share: |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Battery Materials Processing Grants | New | Competitive | July 1, 2022 – Applications closed | Yes - the IIJA directs the Secretary to prioritize applicants who partner with Tribes | ||||
Description: Grants for battery material processing to ensure that the US has a viable battery materials processing industry. Funds can also be used to expand domestic capacities in battery manufacturing and enhance processing capacity. Eligible Recipients: State and local governments, non profits, higher ed, etc. Federal Cost Share: 50% or above federal cost share |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Program Upgrading Our Electric Grid and Ensuring Reliability and Resiliency (s. 40103) | New | Competitive | January 2022 - Notice of Intent Issued | Yes | ||||
Description: To provide federal financial assistance to demonstrate innovative approaches to transmission, storage and distribution infrastructure to harden and enhance resiliency and reliability and to demonstrate new approaches to enhance regional grid resilience. Eligible Recipients: State, combination of 2 or more States; Indian Tribes; units of local government, and/or public utility commissions. Federal Cost Share: At least 20% federal cost share for a funded research and development activity, unless the activity is of a basic nature. A 50% federal cost share of total costs for a funded demonstration and commercial application activity. |
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DOC - NOAA | Other | Marine Debris | Existing | Competitive | September 30, 2022 - Applications close | Yes | ||||
Description: To investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris. Eligible Recipients: States, local, Tribal Governments (Federally recognized and non-federally recognized), special districts, Higher-Ed, etc. Federal Cost Share: 33% federal/67% non-federal. Waivers are available. |
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DOC - NOAA | Other | National Estuarine Research Reserve System | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Eligible Recipients: States, Territories Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing Recycling Research, Development and Demonstration Program | New | Competitive | Yes | |||||
Description: Provides federal assistance to advance new clean hydrogen production, processing, delivery, storage, and use equipment manufacturing technologies and techniques. Eligible Recipients: Nonprofit and for-profit private entities, institutions of higher ed., national laboratories, consortia, state and local governments, Tribes and Tribal organizations, and other entities deemed eligible by the Secretary. Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs | New | Competitive | March 21, 2022 - Request for Information closed | Yes | ||||
Description: To support the development of at least 4 regional clean hydrogen hubs to improve clean hydrogen production, processing, delivery, storage and end use. Eligible Recipients: State and local governments Tribes, technology developers, industry, utilities, universities, etc. Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grants | New | Competitive | July 5, 2022 – submission deadline closed for full applications | |||||
Description: To provide grants to ensure the US has a viable domestic manufacturing and recycling capability to support a North American battery supply chain. Eligible Recipients: State and local governments, non profits, higher ed, etc. Federal Cost Share: 50% or above federal cost share |
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DOE | Electric Vehicles, Buses and Ferries | Electric drive vehicle battery recycling and 2nd life apps | New | Competitive | July 19, 2022 - submission deadline closed for Funding Opportunity Announcement | Yes | ||||
Description: For research, development, and demonstration of electric vehicle battery recycling and second-life applications for vehicle batteries. Eligible Recipients: States, local governments, Tribal Nations, non-profit entities, for-profit entities, US citizens and lawful permanent residents Federal Cost Share: |
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DOC - NOAA | Other | Fish Passage | Existing | Competitive | August 15, 2022 - Applications close for FY2022 restoring fish passage through Barrier Removal program. Applications close for Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Grants on August 29, 2022 | Yes | ||||
Description: Restoring fish passage by removing in-stream barriers and providing technical assistance. Eligible Recipients: Non-Profit 501(C) Organizations, State and Territorial Government Agencies, Local Governments, Municipal Governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, Educational Institutions, for-profit agencies Federal Cost Share: No non-Federal cost share required |
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DOC - NTIA | Broadband | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program | Existing | Competitive | TBD | Yes | ||||
Description: The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program provides grants for broadband infrastructure deployment; affordable broadband programs; distance learning, telehealth, digital inclusion efforts; and broadband adoption activities. Eligible Recipients: Tribal Governments, Tribal organizations, Tribal Colleges or Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, and Alaska Native Corporations. Federal Cost Share: |
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DOC - NTIA | Broadband | State Digital Equity Planning Grant | New | Competitive | 12 July 2022, Planning Grant applications closed | Yes | ||||
Description: The State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program is a $60 million formula grant program for States and territories to develop digital equity plans. Eligible Recipients: States, territories, D.C., Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities and Native Hawaiian organizations Federal Cost Share: No non-federal matching requirement |
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DOC - NTIA | Broadband | State Digital Equity Competitive Grant | New | Competitive | TBD | Yes | Yes | |||
Description: The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is a $1.25 billion discretionary grant program distributed via annual grant programs over five years to implement digital equity projects. Eligible Recipients: Local Education Agency; State Governments, including any political subdivisions of the State; Tribal Governments; Alaska Native Entities; and Native Hawaiian Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations; Community Anchor Institutions; and Workforce Development Programs Federal Cost Share: Federal share up to 90% of project cost. Waivers are available. |
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DOC - NTIA | Broadband | State Digital Equity Capacity Grant | New | Competitive | TBD | Yes | Yes | |||
Description: The State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program dedicates a $1.44 billion formula grant program for States, Territories, Tribal governments, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations distributed via annual grant programs over five years to implement digital equity projects and support the implementation of digital equity plans. Eligible Recipients: States, Territories, D.C., Tribal governments, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations Federal Cost Share: Federal share up to 90% of project cost. Waivers are available. |
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DOC - NOAA | Other | Regional Ocean Partnerships | Existing | Competitive | September 13, 2022 - Applications due for Tribal Engagement in Regional Ocean Partnership | Yes | ||||
Description: Regional Ocean Partnerships are regional organizations voluntarily convened by Governors working in collaboration with other governments (including Tribal, Federal, and local) and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal issues of common concern in that region. Eligible Recipients: States, territories, tribal governments Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share required |
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DOC - NTIA | Broadband | Middle Mile Grants Program | New | Competitive | 30 September 2022 – Applications due through application portal | Yes | ||||
Description: Funding for the construction, improvement or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure. Eligible Recipients: States, territories, ISPs, local entities, tribal governments, Native entities Federal Cost Share: Federal award may not exceed 70% of total project cost/At least 30% non-federal |
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DOC - NOAA | Other | Marine Debris | Existing | Competitive | September 30, 2022 - Applications close | Yes | ||||
Description: To investigate and prevent the adverse impacts of marine debris. Eligible Recipients: States, local, tribal governments and organizations, non-profits, education institutions etc. Federal Cost Share: 50% federal/50% non-federal |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Four Regional Clean Direct Air Capture Hubs (s. 40308) | New | Competitive | 31 May, 2022 - Notices of Intent released | |||||
Description: Funding for eligible projects that contribute to the development of four regional direct air capture hubs. Eligible Recipients: Technology developers, industry, utilities, universities, national laboratories, engineering and construction firms, state and local governments, tribal, environmental groups and community based organizations. Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DHS | Resilience | Probabilistic Analysis of National threats, Hazards, and Risks | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: This program addresses biological, chemical, and hazard knowledge gaps to inform defensive strategies that provide accurate, useful, and defensible knowledge and tools to stakeholders in time to enable risk-informed decision-making pertinent for defense against weapons of mass destruction threats to the homeland. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives (also known as section 247) | New | Competitive | September 6, 2022 – Request for Information closes on section 243 and 247 hydroelectric programs | |||||
Description: To make incentive payments to the owners or operators of qualified hydroelectric facilities for capital improvements Eligible Recipients: Non-Federal owners of qualified hydroelectric facilities Federal Cost Share: N/A |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities | New | Competitive | May 18, 2022 - Comments closed on Request for Information | |||||
Description: To provide competitive grants to make energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fueled vehicle upgrades and improvements at public schools Eligible Recipients: Consortium of One Local Education Agency and one or more Schools, non-Profits, For-Profits, and Community Partners Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DHS | Resilience | Countering Violent Extremism | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: This Program aims to conduct evidence-based research to meet the policy, operational, and public needs to improve effectiveness of public safety and violence prevention efforts implemented by Federal, State, territorial, Tribal, local, and non-governmental stakeholders. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DHS | Resilience | First Responder Capability | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: This program develops and transitions technologies, information, procedures, and concept of operations to aid first responders, emergency managers, and incident commanders as they respond to hazardous situations. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DHS | Resilience | Explosives Threat Assessment | Existing | Competitive | ||||||
Description: This program researches and identifies current and potential explosive threats to understand the risk posed to the US, strengthens aviation security by bolstering the international aviation security system, improves security processes and technologies, and encourages partnerships with industry. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DOE | Environmental Remediation | Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land | New | Competitive | September 6, 2022 – Submissions in response to Request for Information due | Yes | ||||
Description: To demonstrate the technical and economic viability of carrying out clean energy projects on current and former mine land. Up to five 5 clean energy projects are to be carried out in geographically diverse regions, at least 2 of which shall be solar projects. Eligible Recipients: Will be stipulated in competitive solicitation Federal Cost Share: |
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DHS | Resilience | Network & System Security & Investment | Existing | Competitive | Yes | |||||
Description: This program produces the technologies needed to secure information and software that resides on the networks and systems that make up the Internet. It provides analytic tools for the law enforcement community to investigate crimes committed in cyberspace. Eligible Recipients: Academia, Industry, National lands, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers Federal Cost Share: |
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DHS - FEMA | Resilience | Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) | Existing | Competitive | NOFO expected Summer 2022 | Yes | ||||
Description: Makes Federal funds available to States, U.S territories, Federally recognized Tribal governments, and local communities for hazard mitigation activities. Eligible Recipients: State/Local Government/Territories/Tribes Federal Cost Share: 75% Federal / 25% non-Federal; 90 percent Federal / 10% non-Federal for economically disadvantaged rural communities; 100% Federal on management costs for all. |
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DOC - NOAA | Resilience | National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund | Existing | Competitive | April 21, 2022 - Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2022 closed | Yes | ||||
Description: Supports the National Coastal Resilience Fund which restores, increases and strengthens natural infrastructure to protect coastal communities while also enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife. Invests in conservation projects that restore or expand natural features such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, forests, coastal rivers and floodplains, and barrier islands that minimize the impacts of storms and other naturally occurring events on nearby communities. Eligible Recipients: States, territories, tribes, local, non profits Federal Cost Share: No non-federal cost share |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Programs | New | Competitive | February 2022 - Responses to Request for Information closed | Yes | ||||
Description: To establish a carbon capture technology program for the development of transformational technologies that will significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, emission reductions, and environmental performance of coal and natural gas use, including in manufacturing and industrial facilities Eligible Recipients: State and local governments Tribal governments, technology developers, industry, utilities, universities etc. Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Energy Improvement in Rural and Remote Areas | New | Competitive | Yes | |||||
Description: In consultation with the Department of the Interior, will provide financial assistance to improve, in rural or remote areas of the US, the resilience, safety, reliability and availability of energy, as well as environmental protection from adverse impacts of energy generation Eligible Recipients: Cities, towns, or unincorporated areas with populations less than 10,000 inhabitants Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis Program | New | Competitive | March 29, 2022 - comments closed on request for information | Yes | ||||
Description: To establish a research, development, demonstration and deployment program for purposes of commercialization to improve the efficiency, increase the durability and reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen electrolyzers. Eligible Recipients: Nonprofit and for-profit private entities, institutions of higher ed., national laboratories, consortia, state and local governments, tribes and tribal organizations, and other entities deemed eligible by the Secretary. Federal Cost Share: TBD |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program | Existing | Competitive | Agreements went into effect on 2/21 and 5/21; NRC licensing of reactors TBD | |||||
Description: To fund two large demonstrations of advanced nuclear reactors for electricity generation Eligible Recipients: Industry Partners, National Laboratories, and Engineering and Construction firms. Federal Cost Share: |
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DOE | Clean Energy and Power | Carbon Storage Validation and Testing (s 40305) | New | Competitive | June 27, 2022 - responses closed for comment on Notice of Intent | |||||
Description: Establish a program of research, development and demonstration for carbon storage Eligible Recipients: Technology developers, industry, utilities, universities, national laboratories, engineering and construction firms, state and local governments. Federal Cost Share: TBD |