Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
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The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), administered by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is inviting applications for remaining funds available under this initiative. Established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, TBCP aims to provide grants to eligible tribal entities to enhance broadband access and adoption on Tribal Lands. Funding supports projects that improve broadband infrastructure as well as programs that facilitate remote learning, telework, and telehealth services, thereby addressing critical connectivity needs in tribal communities. Applicants must submit their proposals by the response deadline of September 17, 2026. The solicitation is managed under the title "Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program" with reference number 2026-NTIA-TBCP. The program is federally overseen by the Department of Commerce, with contact details provided for further inquiries. This opportunity offers tribes a significant resource to advance digital inclusion and infrastructure development, supporting greater access to essential broadband-enabled services and enhancing quality of life on Tribal Lands.
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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.
