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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Federal funding opportunity 2026-NTIA-TBCP from DOC NIST ERA (Department of Commerce).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes September 17, 2026

Posted
June 17, 2026
Closes
September 17, 2026
Expected awards
150
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
11.029
Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Archives
October 17, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 11.029 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$4.8M
FY2025 obligated
$365.6M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$-7,160,507
Awards in window
269

Top recipients: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Creek Nation, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Fort Belknap Indian Community

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

Synopsis

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.

Who can apply

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

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Agency contact: Misty L Roosa Grantor · darren.olson@nist.gov · 301-975-3007

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