Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
OpenDOC NIST ERA · Opportunity number 2026-NTIA-TBCP
Eligibility
Eligibility is described in the notice text. Read it carefully to confirm nonprofits 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.
Description
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
Funding
| Total program funding | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | Not listed |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 11.029 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or DOC NIST ERA. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.