Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
The summary for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program grant is detailed below.
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Tribal Broadband Connectivity 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | DOC NIST ERA (DOC-DOCNISTERA) |
| Grant Categories: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2026-NTIA-TBCP |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 11.029 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | September 17th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | September 17th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | June 17th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | June 17th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | October 17th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | June 17th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Darren Olson
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