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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Funds broadband buildout on Tribal land, plus telehealth, telework, and remote-learning programs for the communities that gain access.

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The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) pays for two things: building out broadband service on Tribal land, and running programs that help people use it once it is there β€” remote learning, telework, or telehealth. This particular notice covers funds left over from the program Congress created in 2021 and later topped up, not a brand-new pool of money.

Eligibility is narrow and specific. …

Building broadband service on Tribal land, and running remote-learning, telework, or telehealth programs that help people use that connectivity once it exists.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.β€”
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: 30 Jul 2026Funder reference: 2026-NTIA-TBCPSource: www.grants.gov