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Native Entities Grant Program

Agency: DOC NIST ERA

Assistance Listings: 11.036 -- Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Shanell Williams

Email

shanell.williams@nist.gov

shanell.williams@nist.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NTIA_NEGP_NOFO_2026.pdf
2026-NTIA-NEGP
Jun 17, 2026 05:05 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: September 17, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$--

Program Funding

100

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

2026-NTIA-NEGP

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

5

Posted date:

June 17, 2026

Archive date:

October 17, 2026

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