§ Federal grant opportunity · 2026-NTIA-TBCP
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Misty L Roosa Grantor is accepting applications for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. The deadline is November 17, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Misty L Roosa Grantor
- Application deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- 2026-NTIA-TBCP
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Misty L Roosa Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 17, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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