Welcome to the TSAF Funding Opportunities page. From this page we will continually post new and upcoming Grant and Leadership opportunities and the associated submission and deadline dates (if applicable).
March 31, 2023
Tribal Facility and Residential Grant
The Tribal Facility and Residential Grant Program is part of TSAF’s broader efforts to promote clean energy development and economic growth in Indian Country. Through this program, TSAF will provide up to $200,000 per eligible project application for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems. To be eligible for the Tribal Facility and Residential Grant Program, applicants must be a federally recognized tribe or a Tribally-led 501(c)3 organization in support of federally recognized tribes.
The Tribal Facility and Residential Grant Program will open on March 31st and close on May 31st.
The application link will be available on our TSAF Grants page here
TSAF will offer an informational webinar on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 1:00pm. EST (10am PST, 11am MST, 12pm CST). Please register HERE
Additionally, please see our Frequently Asked Questions
March 31, 2023
Summer Associates Program
The Summer Associates Program is a virtual eight week program where participants will gain experience in the many aspects of the non-profit solar industry and its impact in tribal communities. Associates will be provided with a $5,000 stipend and spend the summer learning from and engaging with the TSAF program team who are creating access to renewable energy technologies for tribal communities.
The Summer Associates Program will begin accepting applications on March 31st and will close on May 1st.
The application link will be available on our TSAF Leadership Program page here
May 1, 2023
Tribal Energy Innovators
The Tribal Energy Innovators fellowship is designated for federally recognized tribal members who are interested, invested, and engaged in work which supports renewable energy infrastructure and tribal energy capacity building within a tribal community, tribally focused programming, and/or tribal organization. The Tribal Energy Innovators Fellowship provides a modest fellowship stipend and industry resources to support the development of innovative ideas and the use of problem-solving processes that lead to sustainable renewable energy solutions.
The application link will be posted on the TEI page here on May 1st and will close on June 15th
TSAF will offer an informational webinar for the Tribal Energy Innovators program on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 3:00pm. EST (12pm PST, 1pm MST, 2pm CST). Please register HERE
April 31 (tentative)
Energy Plan Grant
More information coming soon
May 31 (tentative)
Gap Fund Grant
More information coming soon