Tribal-led affiliate of GRID Alternatives, Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) announced the award of $3.2 million in Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) Facility–Residential grant funding to 14 Tribal nations, tribal serving organizations, and community-serving entities.
The funding will help expand access to solar energy, workforce development, and long-term energy resilience across Indian Country.
The first TSAF grant was awarded in 2019, designed to bolster clean energy solutions in Tribal communities through solar installations for facilities and residential homes. The program focuses on projects that reduce energy costs, increase energy independence, and create career pathways.
“Each of these awards represents more than solar infrastructure; it represents sovereignty, self-determination, and opportunity,” said Tanksi Clairmont, TEA Co-Executive Director, in a statement. “Through TSAF, we are investing directly in Tribal-led solutions that strengthen communities and build a more equitable energy future.”
Funded projects include solar installations on community centers, health and wellness facilities, Tribal housing developments, and critical infrastructure. Many of them plan to incorporate hands-on workforce training to provide Tribal members with the necessary skills and certifications needed to get started in the clean energy economy.
The 2026 TSAF Facility-Residential grant recipients include California-based Bishop Paiute Tribe, Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, and Tule River Indian Housing Authority. Recipients in Wisconsin include Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Ohe-Laku Among the Corn Stalks.
For the full list of recipients, read more here.
