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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

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Assistance Listings: 11.029 -- Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Darren Olson darren.olson@nist.gov

Email

darren.olson@nist.gov

darren.olson@nist.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NTIA_TBCP3_NOFO.pdf
2026-NTIA-TBCP
Jun 17, 2026 04:10 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

150

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

2026-NTIA-TBCP

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

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:

2

Posted date:

June 17, 2026

Archive date:

October 17, 2026

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