Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands

Objective

The objectives of the Energy and Mineral Development Program are to: (1) provide funds to Tribes to perform technical evaluations of the energy (both renewable and conventional) and mineral resource potential of Indian reservations; (2) provide Tribes with geological, geophysical and engineering reports, maps, and other data concerning their energy and mineral resources; (3) provide Tribes technical assistance on using and interpreting assessment information so that Tribes can understand and plan for the potential development of these resources; and (4) provide Tribes with an outreach vehicle to promote their lands and resources to potential partners if they so desire. Those projects that fell into economic development categories will be considered for funding through the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development.

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Individual American Indian mineral owners.

Who Benefits

• Native American Organizations
• American Indian
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members, Native American Organizations, and/or individual American Indian mineral property owners.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants (Discretionary)

Program Contact

winter.jojola-talburt@bia.gov
720-207-8063