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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 November 17, 2026

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

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 11.029 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated
$365.6M
FY2026 obligated
$3.8M
FY2027 (to date) obligated
$0
Awards in window
277

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 October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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. 


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

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

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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Agency contact: Misty L Roosa Grantor · [email protected] · 301-975-3007

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