Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.029
- Agency
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 283 $5,153,099,951 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 13-0560-0-1-452
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration is distributing $5.15 billion across 283 Project Grants under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (CFDA 11.029), with the most recent award issued August 1, 2026, and an open solicitation due November 17, 2026.
The program funds broadband infrastructure deployment, broadband service subsidies and affordability programs, digital literacy and workforce training, and telehealth and remote-learning support serving tribal governments, tribal colleges and universities, Native Hawaiian communities, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native corporations. Recent awards span fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network construction, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) deployment, fixed wireless access (FWA) infrastructure, satellite broadband provisioning, shovel-ready network design studies, equipment upgrades, broadband service prepayment for households, digital navigator positions, and community anchor institution connectivity projects.
The program is funded entirely by the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration; all 283 awards are Project Grants. Award activity peaked in 2022 with 130 grants, declined sharply to three grants in 2024, then rebounded to 47 grants in 2025 and seven in 2026. The portfolio reaches back to December 2021. Federal dollars obligated total $5.15 billion, with combined federal and non-federal share at $5.24 billion, indicating minimal recipient cost-share overall.
Recent awards range from $496 thousand for network design and workforce development in five Alaska tribal communities to $363.5 million for Hawaiian homestead fiber, fixed wireless, and digital innovation center deployment. Large infrastructure awards include $185.2 million for Choctaw Nation fiber across four counties, $164.8 million for Muscogee (Creek) Nation broadband across four Oklahoma counties, $91.3 million for Fort Belknap fiber and wireless, and $74.5 million for pueblo fiber and fixed wireless in New Mexico. Mid-range adoption and affordability grants typically range from $1 million to $40 million; smaller design and planning awards range from $496 thousand to $2.5 million.
The current open solicitation (2026-NTIA-TBCP, posted June 17, 2026) solicits applications for remaining TBCP funds, with application due November 17, 2026. The funding opportunity description notes a close-date update from September 17 to November 17, 2026. Eligible applicants include tribal governments, tribal colleges and universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of Native Hawaiian communities, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native corporations.
Objective and description
- Objective
This program provides grants to eligible tribal or Native entities in the United States to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on Tribal land or remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
- Description
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program makes grants available to eligible entities, which include a Tribal Government, a Tribal College or University, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs, a Tribal organization, or a Native Corporation, for the deployment and adoption of broadband service on Tribal land and for programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
A Tribal Government, a Tribal College or University, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs, a Tribal organization, or a Native Corporation.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Native American communities
- Uses of assistance
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program makes grants available to eligible entities, which include a Tribal Government, a Tribal College or University, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs, a Tribal organization, or a Native Corporation, for the deployment and adoption of broadband service on Tribal land and for programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
One year from the receipt of grant funds; furthermore, an eligible entity must commit the funds in accordance with its approved application not later than 180 days after receiving grant funds. The Assistant Secretary (NTIA Administrator) may extend the period required for the expenditure of funds for an eligible entity that proposes to use the grant funds for construction of broadband infrastructure if the eligible entity certifies that: (I) the eligible entity has a plan for use of the grant funds; (II) the construction project is underway; or (III) extenuating circumstances require an extension of time to allow the project to be completed.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
This information is included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Award procedure
This information is included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program | Open | ||
| Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program | Closed | ||
| Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 283 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands | $398,113,076 | 8% |
| 2 | Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $185,212,608 | 4% |
| 3 | Muscogee Creek Nation | $165,866,480 | 3% |
| 4 | The Hoopa Valley Tribe | $128,367,864 | 2% |
| 5 | Nana Regional Corporation, Inc. | $123,712,400 | 2% |
| 6 | Yurok Telecommunications Corp | $123,322,728 | 2% |
| 7 | Alaska Tribal Spectrum | $118,000,000 | 2% |
| 8 | Santa Fe Indian School, Inc. | $114,597,368 | 2% |
| 9 | Sac & Fox Nation | $107,421,312 | 2% |
| 10 | Northern Cheyenne Tribe | $105,740,784 | 2% |
10 of 260 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$10,375,298 |
| FY2025 | $1,328,738,390 |
| FY2024 | -$5,694,614 |
| FY2023 | $1,134,940,763 |
| FY2022 | $2,705,490,725 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.029?
Assistance Listing 11.029 is Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, a federal grant program run by National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program?
Its CFDA number is 11.029: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.029 awarded?
283 grant awards under 11.029 have obligated $5,153,099,951 in federal funds to 260 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.029?
The recipients obligated the most under Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program are Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands ($398,113,076), Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma ($185,212,608) and Muscogee Creek Nation ($165,866,480).
How much did 11.029 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 11.029 obligated $1,328,738,390 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 11.029?
1 listed opportunity under 11.029 is open or forecasted. The latest, Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, was posted on June 17, 2026.
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