On April 4, 2023, the White House released a Guidebook intended to help Tribal and indigenous communities navigate IRA opportunities. The Guidebook provides descriptions and eligibility information for Tribes to benefit from IRA grant, loan, and clean energy incentives. The IRA appropriated around $720 million to fund climate and clean energy projects aimed at benefiting Native American and indigenous communities.
While Tribes and indigenous communities are generally non-taxable entities and thus not eligible to take advantage of tax credit incentives, new provisions in the IRA permit Tribes and other non-taxable entities to take advantage of direct payment opportunities in lieu of tax credits.
The Guidebook provides a brief summary of each program, key dates to watch out for, and important links for further information.
Opportunities for Participation and Additional Resources:
- Searchable Database: https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/cleanenergy/tribes/
- IRA Tribal Guidebook (PDF): https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Inflation-Reduction-Act-Tribal-Guidebook.pdf