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Opportunity Listing - Native Entities Grant Program Native Entities Grant Program Assistance Listings: 11. 036 -- Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Last Updated: June 17, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat.
429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”).
The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. ” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process.
The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the Native Entities Grant Program: 1. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”); or 2. A partnership between Eligible Entities (“Consortium”).
See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program. Grantor contact information shanell. williams@nist.
gov shanell. williams@nist. gov File name Description Last updated NTIA_NEGP_NOFO_2026.
pdf 2026-NTIA-NEGP Jun 17, 2026 05:05 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: September 17, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, or partnerships between these entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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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. Funding Opportunity Number: 2026-NTIA-TBCP. Assistance Listing: 11.029. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.
NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”). The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process. Funding Opportunity Number: 2026-NTIA-NEGP. Assistance Listing: 11.036. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.
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