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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting applications for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) under solicitation 2026-NTIA-TBCP. This grant program provides up to 540 million dollars to eligible entities, including Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges or Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Tribal organizations, and Alaskan Native Corporations. The funding is intended to expand broadband infrastructure deployment and adoption on Tribal Land, specifically supporting projects for remote learning, telework, telehealth, and affordable broadband programs. Eligible uses of funds include the construction or acquisition of telecommunications equipment, long-term leases, and the establishment of carrier-neutral submarine cable landing stations. Applications must be submitted by November 17, 2026, and can be delivered via Grants.gov, email, or postal mail. To be eligible, applicants must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The award process involves a three-stage review consisting of an initial eligibility and administrative review, a merit review, and a programmatic review. To be qualified for funding, applications must achieve a merit review score of at least 65 out of 100, with scoring weighted across project cost-efficiency and design, organizational capability, project purpose and need, and the implementation plan and budget. Recipients must adhere to Build America, Buy America domestic content preferences and follow the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals. Awarded funds must be expended within four years of receipt, and a commitment of funds must be made within 18 months of the award. The program allows for specific cost allocations, such as a maximum of 2.5 percent of total project costs for planning and feasibility studies and up to 50,000 dollars for recoverable award costs. All allowable costs must comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200.
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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.
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