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Tribal Energy Financing Program (TEFP / TELGP)

Tribal Energy Financing Program

Supports federally recognized tribes with federal financing for energy projects and infrastructure.

The Tribal Energy Financing Program (TEFP), administered by the DOE Office of Energy Dominance Financing, provides partial loan guarantees and direct loans to federally recognized Tribes and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs) for energy development projects of any type. The program was originally authorized under Title XXVI of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, with direct lending authori…

Energy development projects by federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional/village corporations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations (TEDOs). Any energy project type qualifies.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$20B

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.energy.gov