Assistance Listing 15.038
Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands
Department of the Interior · Bureau of Indian Affairs
Assistance Listing 15.038, “Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 3 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $8.56M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding up 1625% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed +1625% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program 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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.038
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Individual American Indian mineral owners.
Intended beneficiaries: American Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Minerals and Mining: Currently not contracted by any of the tribal governments. Mineral Assessments range is $10,000 to $250,000; average $75,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.038. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.038
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP)Bureau of Indian Affairs | Closed | $10K – $2.5M | May 13, 2022 | 15.038 |
Energy and Mineral Development ProgramBureau of Indian Affairs | Closed | $10K – $2.5M | Mar 15, 2019 | 15.038 |
Tribal Energy and Mineral Development GrantsBureau of Indian Affairs | Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 25, 2014 | 15.038 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.038?
15.038 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Minerals and Mining on Indian Lands.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.038?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.038 provide?
The agency reported $8,557,073 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.