Tribal Energy Alternatives

Applications are now open for tribal scholarships. Deadline to apply is October 3, 2025. Apply here https://lnkd.in/g8UC-dRS or scan the QR code in the image.

Please join us we proudly recognize and welcome our newly appointed Board of Directors at Tribal Energy Alternatives, representing Tribal Nations from throughout Indian Country. Board Chair: Collette Brown-Rodriguez, (Confederated and Salish Kootenai Tribe, Navajo Nation), Director of Tribal Development at Avantus. A leader in Native community advocacy and organizational development, bringing extensive experience in advancing equity and capacity-building for tribal communities.  Board Member: Daniel Wiggins, (Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians), current Executive Director at the Midwest Tribal Energy Resource Association (MTERA). Environmental and tribal sovereignty advocate with deep expertise in climate resilience and Indigenous-led conservation initiatives.  Board Member: Fawn Sharp, former President of the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah, Washington. Ms. Sharp is also the former President of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI). Former president of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and a champion for tribal sovereignty, economic development, and environmental justice.  Board Member: John Lewis, (Lakota, Gila River), Managing Director for Native American Energy at Avant Energy, and AES Clean Energy, Senior Development Manager. A strategic leader in tribal energy policy and sustainable infrastructure development, with decades of experience advancing Native-led solutions for energy independence.

Now accepting applications for the Tribal Energy Plan Grant. Up to $50,000 per application will be awarded until funding is fully subscribed. Apply online at https://lnkd.in/gNmwiCfi or scan the QR code.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Tribal Gap Fund Grant awarding up to $250k. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gEmawG_Q or scan the QR code for information. Deadline to apply is 8-15-25

Register to attend our upcoming event in Wisconsin. Waewaenen to our host school, the College of Menominee Nation! Up to 24 travel stipends are available at $750 for TCU Faculty and Staff with a cap at two per college. Register here https://lnkd.in/gEEABhE3

If your tribe resides in the southwest 6 state region of (CA, UT, NV, NM, AZ, CO) you may be eligible to apply for first round funding for our Western Indigenous Network-Solar For All program. We are actively seeking applicants for Pilot Phase shovel ready projects and the deadline is quickly approaching, June 30, 2025. We are hosting Technical Assistance/Office Hours to assist and answer any questions as well as provide application support to help you reach the application deadline. Inquire on our website https://lnkd.in/giW6zAXC and register to attend an upcoming session.

Tribal Energy Alternatives team members recently were invited to attend the Mother's Day powwow at Elko, NV hosted by the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone where the TEA Construction team completed a solar project for the tribe.

TEA is now accepting applications for the 2025 Tribal Capacity Building Grant program. We are offering up to $100,000 per eligible project. All tribal organizations are welcome to apply. The application window is open from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2025. For more information and how to apply, please visit us at https://lnkd.in/g6rN5i3D

Applications are open for the 2025 Tribal Facility & Residential Grant. Up to $200K in funding available per eligible project. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gNznmHJz or scan the QR code

Apply today https://lnkd.in/g-T-Bsw