Native Entities Grant Program
Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes November 17, 2026
- Posted
- June 17, 2026
- Closes
- November 17, 2026
- Expected awards
- 100
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 11.036
- Archives
- December 17, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 11.036 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $52.9M
- FY2026 obligated
- −$8.2M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 4
A negative year is a net de-obligation: downward adjustments to earlier awards exceeded new obligations in that year.
Top recipients: National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Clark County, Nv, Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc., International Rescue Committee, Inc.
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”). The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process.
Applicants should visit BroadbandUSA to download the NEGP-specific application forms in addition to those standard forms available for download on grants.gov.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the Native Entities Grant Program: 1. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”); or 2. A partnership between Eligible Entities (“Consortium”). See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program.
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