Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Open. Closes November 17, 2026, 26 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DOC NIST ERA, opportunity number 2026-NTIA-TBCP.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DOC NIST ERA |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2026-NTIA-TBCP |
| Assistance listing | 11.029 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | June 17, 2026 |
| Closes | November 17, 2026 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 150 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- NTIA_Amended_TBCP3_NOFO_2026.pdf (Full Announcement)
- TBCP3_NEGP_NOFO_Technical_Amendment_2026.pdf (Full Announcement)
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