OpenFederal grant2026-NTIA-TBCP

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

DOC NIST ERACloses Nov 17, 2026(35 days left)

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This is a federal grant for Tribal entities to expand broadband access on Tribal Land and fund remote learning, telework, and telehealth programs. Only Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations can apply. If you are a for-profit business, a small business, or a nonprofit without one of those Tribal or Native Hawaiian mandates, do not apply.

Best for
Tribal governments, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal organizations and Alaska Native Corporations, The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Native Hawaiian Education Programs
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses, Nonprofit organizations, Any entity without a Tribal or Native Hawaiian/Alaska Native mandate
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Infrastructure, Capital projects, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 17, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (including Native Hawaiian Education Programs), Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The program is open only to Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant list does not include nonprofits; only the five Tribal and Native entity types listed in the NOFO may apply.

Summary

Grants to Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land, and to fund programs promoting remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Broadband
  • Technology
  • Tribal
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Tribal

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