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Native Entities Grant Program

Funds digital-equity capacity and competitive projects for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities and Native Hawaiian organisations, with a required cost share.

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The Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside two funding streams specifically for Native communities, and NTIA runs both through one application process to cut the paperwork in half.

Eligibility is a closed list: an Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organisation, or a partnership between those entities. Nothing outside that list β€” no ordinary nonprofit, university or company…

Digital-equity capacity and competitive grant funding authorised under the Digital Equity Act of 2021, open only to Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organisations, or partnerships between them, with a required but unpublished cost share.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 2026-NTIA-NEGPSource: www.grants.gov