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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

DOC NIST ERA (DOC) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a federal competitive grant from DOC NIST ERA for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1K–$60K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the TBCP: 1. a Tribal Government; 2. a Tribal College or University;. The application deadline is November 17, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$1K–$60K
Deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

NTIA is soliciting applications for funds remaining under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division N, Title IX, Section 905(c), Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182 (Dec. 27, 2020) (Act), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Division F, Title II, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1705). TBCP provides funding for grants to Eligible Entities to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land; or (ii) programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. Applicants should visit BroadbandUSA to download the TBCP-specific application forms in addition to those standard forms available for download on grants.gov. Native Entities Grant Program | BroadbandUSA

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the TBCP: 1. a Tribal Government; 2. a Tribal College or University; 3. the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs; 4. a Tribal organization; 5. or an Alaska Native Corporation. See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 2026-NTIA-TBCP. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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