Renewables Funding For Tribal Lands - Help For Offshore?

DOE's Tribal Energy Program may fund as many as 17 renewable projects as reported here in Renewable Energy Project Funds for Tribal Lands ,
Renewable Energy Access, (10/5/04). Grant funds are expect to reach $3.5 million in 2005 with Congressional approval of the DOE's budget. According to the article:

Two types of grants are available for 2005. One will help fund strategic planning, energy options analysis or resource planning, energy organization development, and human capacity building related to sustainable energy efficiency implementation or renewable energy development. Applications for this grant are due by January 20, 2005, and the program office expects $1 million in funding. Tribes do not have to generate matching funds for this grant.

The second grant will support either feasibility studies for the development of economically sustainable renewable energy installations or sustainable renewable energy development projects. Applications for this grant are due by February 4, 2005, and the program office expects $2.5 million in funding. Tribes applying for this grant must be prepared to generate matching funds.

Most renewables, including wave, ocean or offshore wind would qualify for the program. For additional information, visit this link .