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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
DOC NIST ERA · 2026-NTIA-TBCP
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2026-11-17-00-00-00
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Eligibility details
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.
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About this opportunity
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
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Source fields and evidence
id: 362843
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opportunityNumber: 2026-NTIA-TBCP
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opportunityTitle: Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
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revision: 3
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agencyDetails: {"code":"DOCNISTERA","seed":"DOC-DOCNISTERA","agencyName":"DOC NIST ERA","agencyCode":"DOC-DOCNISTERA","topAgencyCode":"DOC"}
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owningAgencyCode: DOC-DOCNISTERA
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cfdas: [{"id":434158,"opportunityId":362843,"cfdaNumber":"11.029","programTitle":"Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program"}]
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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.
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"ST","description":"Science and Technology and other Research and Development"}]
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awardFloor: none
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awardCeiling: none
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responseDate: Nov 17, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
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responseDateStr: 2026-11-17-00-00-00
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: Oct 01, 2026 09:32:46 AM EDT
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status: posted
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